Purpose Guy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Joseph Iregbu
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The desire to ‘appear perfect’ robs us of the opportunity to see ourselves through the prism of our imperfections, to learn from our mistakes and give others a chance to add value to our life’s journey.
The tapestry of our lives is laced with difficult experiences that are meant to build and infuse resilience into us, not break or damage us.
Life demands of us a single-mindedness to purpose that we must be willing to lose everything else to keep what truly matters – Matthew 13:44.
The pursuit of the elevation of personal image in ministry is dangerous. And it often begins when we take our eyes off Jesus and start to focus more on perceived success in ministry.
Congregational affirmation is NOT personal conviction. Call it anything else but not 'personal' by default… until you are personally convicted and persuaded by the Word and the Holy Spirit
When you become vision-minded, your life becomes attractive to others — Proverbs 22:29. In the end, your life can only be as compelling as the vision you own, embrace, articulate and live.
Life is about the opportunities you take. And sometimes, you have to go against the voices of many to achieve your goals.
There is no greater gift than the gift of grace. There is no greater love than the Father’s warm embrace. Merry Christmas!
However lofty your aspirations, the cultivation of personal discipline is inevitable. In this episode, I share 5 tried and tested ways we can commit to growing in personal discipline.
What’s In Your Hands Series - Part 2 In life, we don’t OWN anything. We are entrusted with gifts, talents, people and resources for a purpose greater than us.
What’s In Your Hands (WIYH) Series, Part 1The first fundamental life lesson of stewardship is the reality that none of us is THE MASTER. We are all servants.
The focus of biblical unity is to make Christ known among men. Our message must be single. We serve under one banner and that's Jesus Christ alone.
Ultimately, let your life glorify God in all ramifications as you help others see and embrace their purpose, and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ by your words and deeds.
We are called for this purpose. All other commendable influence we wield is secondary.
Legacy is not a fancy word or mere ideology; it’s a reality we must weave into the fabric of our lives on earth.
Celebrate the wins of others today and when it’s your turn tomorrow, we will cheer you on. That way, we all win together.
Refuse to be constipated with head knowledge or stagnant in your walk with God. Reject ‘convenience-laden’ and ‘risk-free’ Christianity. Be willing to be uncomfortable.
Our calling is not to make sense of God to the extent that we can explain Him. Ours is to believe, embrace and proclaim His Person, His Sovereignty and Reality in our lives and in the world.
Anyone passionate about leading on purpose understands the importance of vision. Do you?
Our perspective on compassion needs a radical shift. Compassion is not merely a feeling of pity or sympathy for others’ plight. No, it’s more than that. Way more!
Whatever be your personal feelings and sentiment about The Royal Family and it’s history, it’s fitting we pay our respects to the person of the Queen for her dutiful and relentless service to the United Kingdom, the commonwealth of nations and the world at large.
Whenever you feel like quitting, remember you always have at least one other option. Rather than focus on all that can go wrong, what if you shifted your attention, focus and energy into all the possibilities before you?
You cannot ‘become’ what you already are. You become what you’re presently not. Judas didn’t begin as a traitor. He became.
‘Becoming‘ (in the negative sense) is a process that begins with the gradual compromise of your core moral values.
So stop comparing your story with others; your destination isn’t the same with everyone else.
In the end, you must stay true and authentic to who you are.
Be intentional about who you surround yourself with. Find your Joshua. Find your Moses. Find your Aaron. Find your Hur. You need your vision encouragers.
In the final episode of 2021, I sign off with a few words on how to unlock your capacity and position yourself for success in 2022.
In this episode, I reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:1-4 about the forgotten guiding principle on giving.
There is a peace we cannot explain. It’s the peace that acknowledges the presence of our problems and still CHOOSE to rejoice. It is the peace whose anchor and hope is Christ, not man.
You cannot claim victory unless you’re present in the fight of your life — the fight to trust God for the present regardless of the raging winds, to live for a cause greater than life itself, to honour God with your life and to fulfil purpose.
Can ambition become sinful and a snare to you? Absolutely! But it doesn’t have to be. We need to stop demonising ambition in Christian circles and rather teach the power of life priorities.
God loves leadership, order, clear roles and responsibilities. But He has no second-tier sons and daughters. This episode is crucial.
Beyond knowing and cultivating your purpose and embracing excellence as a lifestyle, you must be willing to do something else.. and this one thing may just make all the difference in the type of legacy you leave behind after you’re gone.
If all we did was live for what to eat and drink, we haven’t discovered our calling. That’s because there’s more to your life than that. Never mistake enablers for your WHY!
We grow our faith when we step out into the ‘messiness’ of life, doing the ‘present’ while we trust and wait for God’s next move in our lives.
When you are intentional, you must equally embrace excellence and do away with an average mentality and attitude to life. Never settle… never settle for mediocrity.
Life is short, eternity is forever, so I urge you live to die without regrets. Listen up and be blessed.
Christians are not justified before God because of our good deeds — rather, our good deeds are evidence of our justification by grace through faith. Grace and faith come before works. But neither can stand without the other.
“As a Christian you cannot talk about your identity without talking about the action of God on you, the relationship of God with you, and the purpose of God for you.” John Piper
My first encounter with the story of Lot’s wife left a deep impression on me; a resolve to spiritual urgency in obedience to God. How about you?
The world doesn’t need more Christians with massive bibles but who aren’t committed to Christ’s mission to be the change agents God desires to use to shine His light into hearts and and bring eternal hope to many.
When you either refuse to forgive the offences of others against you or won’t apologise for your own offences against others, we have a problem.
What do you do when you’re waiting for your BIG break and opportunity but you seem to be losing hope? If that’s you, listen up and be encouraged by my personal testimony in this episode.
Quit your fears; take God-centred risks. Live in possibilities. Don’t limit yourself. No ifs, no buts.
On a recent morning school run, I was reminded that nothing else REALLY matters in the end apart from GOD, as we listened to Nothing Else by Cody Carnes. Listen up and be blessed by this episode.
Life is not about what we have, the wealth we accumulate or the knowledge we acquire. Who we are or becoming is more important than what we have.
Death is an uncomfortable topic for many. But there are tons of lessons we can learn from it so we can live well to die without regret when our time comes.
Learn about my high school love story that was never meant to be and embrace the call to take God-centred risks as you fulfil purpose.
When you demand personal and/or denominational loyalty to build your ministry at the expense of Christ and the integrity of the gospel, we have a problem.
Spiritual leadership is delicate. The expectation on the leader is huge. That’s why Paul pleaded — Brothers, pray for us — 1 Thessalonians 5:25. How we ought to heed the counsel with more seriousness.
We are surrounded by expressions of the Christian faith that is not consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let’s go back to the basics. What is the gospel? Listen to find out.
When you fail to stay accountable to your members and other leaders around you but see yourself as being above them, we have a problem.
Don't be a stats. Don't die with regrets at the end of your life. Don't live only to die 'full' — with unfulfilled potentials and purpose taken to the grave.
Like Moses, God is asking you today: "What's in your hand?"
“Only one life, t’will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last!” C.T. Studd
When you fail to surround yourself with strong leaders who can speak truth to power in humility and respect but without fear of retribution, we have a problem.
In this episode, I share three life-changing realities I've come to experience as result of the events that took place 2000 years ago on the outskirts of Jerusalem. I'm eternally grateful for the mercy that Calvary made possible in my life. Have you been to Calvary?
Here's praying you have a Christ-centred Easter weekend.
When you set out to control the narrative about other people’s lives to suit your own cause, we have a problem.
God can restore the broken pitcher of your life. He can make life beautiful again. Out of the broken pieces of your life, God can restore a great masterpiece. Believe God.
When you measure others with a high scriptural yardstick but fail to apply the same to yourself, we have a problem.
We are not called to uphold traditions that have no eternal consequence but to embrace the grace of God that brings salvation and express that grace in a way that exemplifies the nature and love of Christ to the world around us. Are you letting 'religion' get in your way of knowing God?
Dear Pastors,
When you become pre-occupied with protecting your image and ministry at the expense of speaking, upholding and defending the truth and being transparent (whatever the cost to you), then we have a problem.
Dear Pastors series was inspired by a blog post I wrote in late 2020, a plea for personal integrity among the pastorate in the body of Christ. My utmost desire is that this series ignites in every believer a burning passion to see revival in the church in a way that transcends the pulpit to the pew. It's time we return to loving and serving Christ in a God-centred way, void of personal pursuits and self-affirmation.
"What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact that He knows me" - J.I. Packer
There is an inherent danger in measuring our spirituality on the basis of our outward commitment and ‘what we do for God’ on the public stage. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Knowing God is both a matter of personal dealing and grace.
In the end, you will have to answer God just one question — "Did you do what you were supposed to do on earth?"Nothing else matters than knowing you fulfilled your purpose on earth. Remember, “If you lose your purpose, it's like you're broken.” - Invention of Hugo Cabret.
In this episode, I challenge you to ask yourself 3 fundamental questions as you contemplate your WHY.
There is a danger we look at Judas Iscariot's rise in ministry and tragic fall and point finger at him. True, he betrayed Christ. However, let’s not overlook the life lessons his sad outcome presents to us today. In this episode, I share 7 key lessons we must take to heart.
My 8-year old daughter joins me in this week's episode to share one of her favourite poems from my collection Even in the Well. Here's to finding much needed encouragement from her words in the days ahead of you. Keep looking up!
The church of Christ is experiencing an inward revival and God is working with men and women who have studied and honour the sacrifices of our fathers BUT have determined to go where the Spirit of the Lord leads them. Get ready for inconvenience. It’s time to stand where God stands.
When I was a teenager, I experienced significant personal hardships. Life didn't give me a chance. But through the power of resilience, empowered by the 3 practical tips I share in this episode and coupled with the resolve to fulfil purpose, I was able to develop the capacity to withstand adversity.
When life gets tough, become more resolute than ever to succeed.
During a recent evening walk with my 8-year old daughter, we talked about her progress with remote learning and the impact of lockdown on her personally. In this episode, I share some life lessons from our conversation.
Have you been discouraged lately? I have. The world is wired to discourage. The news, world events, natural disasters, personal loss, health issues, etc. But God has not left us without antidotes for dealing with discouragement and depression. In this episode, I share four tips on how believers can deal with discouragement. Be rest assured the darkness will lift and your praise will rise again.
What is God teaching you in your waiting season? What’s God up to in your life while you're waiting for that breakthrough? In this episode of Purpose Guy Podcast, I encourage you to use your waiting season to do three things. Listen to find out.
Beyond all prophetic declarations you will hear about 2021, the single most important charge for the believer is this: “Live each day like it’s your last. Jesus is coming very soon. Let us not sleep. Let us not slumber. Let us not lose heart. May Christ be our vision now and evermore.”
On a recent video call with two young leaders, I was asked how they can sustain momentum in 2021. My answer was simple: "Just start!". You don't need man's permission to fulfil your God-intended purpose.