John Mathewson: Recent Episodes
John T Mathewson
Welcome to the John Mathewson podcast where faith, business, and personal growth intersect to empower you on your journey to success. Hosted by John Mathewson, this podcast is dedicated to providing you with the inspiration, insights, and strategies needed to unlock your full potential and navigate the path to your God-given vision.
In this episode of the 'John Mathewson Podcast,' I delve into the crucial dynamics of understanding versus submission in entrepreneurial communication. I explore the importance of empathetic listening and prioritizing genuine connections over merely pushing our own viewpoints. Sharing from my own life, including challenges like a family health crisis, I illustrate how shifting from a mindset of control to one of comprehension can profoundly impact our relationships. I also offer practical tips for fostering empathetic dialogue, encouraging you, my listeners, to approach interactions with curiosity and warmth. Join me as we discover how embracing understanding can be a cornerstone for successful business and personal growth
In this episode of my podcast I invite you into a conversation where faith intersects with entrepreneurship and personal growth. I emphasize the importance of a kingdom business mindset and purpose-driven success. Sharing my personal insight on the concept of being "faithful," I encourage you to add value in every interaction and to be good stewards in both small and significant aspects of life. I offer practical tips through the acronym "FAITHFUL" to help you live out your faith daily. I conclude by inviting your feedback, encouraging you to pursue your dreams, and reminding you of the community and support available through my podcast
In this episode of the John Mathewson podcast, a sea lion finds himself lost in the barren lands far from the sea. Despite his longing to return home, he settles into a life of mediocrity, listening to the stories of an ancient tortoise. But when a powerful wind blows through, stripping away everything he knows, the sea lion is reminded of his true desire. Determined to find the sea, he sets off on a journey that will test his faith and resilience. Join me as we explore the powerful message of this captivating story and the lessons it holds for entrepreneurs and seekers of purpose.
Join me as we explore the powerful intersection of desire, contentment, and personal growth. I challenge the notion that we only get one life and emphasize the importance of embracing our desires while cultivating contentment. Together, we'll reframe the idea of life as a dress rehearsal, seeing it instead as a training ground for our position in God's kingdom. I'll provide practical tips on how to live in the tension between desire and contentment, including fixing our gaze on the eternal, cultivating contentment, walking with the Spirit, prioritizing wisely, and embracing weakness. Through these practices, I'll encourage you to pursue your desires while finding joy and satisfaction in every circumstance.
In this episode we explore the concept of the wilderness season and how it can be transformed into a life-changing encounter. Drawing from biblical examples such as Moses, Jesus, and Job, I share three key strategies for navigating the wilderness: avoiding comparison, being diligent in your current circumstances, and embracing lamentation. By turning aside and seeking God's presence in the midst of the wilderness, listeners can find purpose and growth in these challenging seasons of life.
We dive deep into the practical aspects of marketing. I'll introduce the "People, Publication, Production, and Platforms" approach to marketing mastery. We emphasize the importance of understanding your target demographic and tailoring your messaging to resonate with them. I'll provides practical tools and strategies for creating long-form content, including podcasts, video podcasts, and blogs. I also recommend using tools like Canva for graphic design and platforms like Zoom, Voice Memos, and Video AI for production. We emphasize the need for consistency and predictability in marketing efforts and highlights the importance of incorporating strong calls to action in your content.
In this episode, John Mathewson discusses the importance of marketing and how to create value for your audience. He draws inspiration from Jesus in the Bible and shares practical tips for effective marketing. He emphasizes the power of storytelling, knowing your audience, word-of-mouth marketing, building relationships, addressing needs, being transparent, and including clear calls to action in your marketing strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- Stories stick: Use parables and storytelling to convey important truths to your audience.
- Know your crowd: Tailor your message and marketing to the specific needs and circumstances of your audience.
- Word of faith: Build relationships with your clients and customers to generate powerful word-of-mouth marketing.
- Build bonds: Nurture relationships with your existing network, including family and friends, to foster loyalty and trust.
- Address, don't impress: Focus on addressing the actual needs and problems of your audience rather than trying to impress them with unnecessary information.
- Truth and transparency: Be straightforward and transparent in your marketing, speaking the truth in a loving and authentic way.
- Call to act: Include clear calls to action in your marketing materials to prompt your audience to take the desired action.
In this episode of the John Mathewson Podcast, John discusses the root cause of bad habits that hinder personal growth and success: self-gratification. He shares his personal struggle with lust and how he discovered that self-gratification was the underlying problem. John explains that self-gratification is the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that comes from fulfilling a desire or need. However, when we seek self-gratification, we are not in alignment with who we are created to be. He emphasizes the importance of putting off the old sinful nature and stepping into our true identity as children of God. John provides practical tips for overcoming self-gratification, including self-awareness, planning ahead, keeping the end goal in mind, and seeking accountability.
*Key Takeaways:1. Self-gratification is the root cause of many bad habits that hinder personal growth and success.2. Self-awareness is crucial in identifying and overcoming self-gratification.3. Planning ahead and keeping the end goal in mind can help resist the temptation of self-gratification.4. Accountability from trusted friends can provide support and encouragement in overcoming self-gratification.Quotes:*- "The problem with gratification is the self part."- "You were created for more. That longing inside, that want for more. It's okay. It's not bad. You're just feeding it the wrong things."- "You are worth it because he gave his son for you."- "Let's show the world who he is."
About The Guest(s):
John Mathewson is the host of the John Mathewson Podcast, where he explores the intersection of business, faith, and personal development. He is passionate about helping kingdom-minded entrepreneurs and individuals transform their lives and businesses from the inside out.
Summary:
In this episode of the John Mathewson Podcast, John discusses the root cause of bad habits that hinder personal growth and success: self-gratification. He shares his personal struggle with lust and how he discovered that self-gratification was the underlying problem. John explains that self-gratification is the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that comes from fulfilling a desire or need. However, when we seek self-gratification, we are not in alignment with who we are created to be. He emphasizes the importance of putting off the old sinful nature and stepping into our true identity as children of God. John provides practical tips for overcoming self-gratification, including self-awareness, planning ahead, keeping the end goal in mind, and seeking accountability.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-gratification is the root cause of many bad habits that hinder personal growth and success.
- Self-awareness is crucial in identifying and overcoming self-gratification.
- Planning ahead and keeping the end goal in mind can help resist the temptation of self-gratification.
- Accountability from trusted friends can provide support and encouragement in overcoming self-gratification.
John Mathewson explores the powerful intersection of business, faith, and personal development in his podcast. In this episode, he discusses the importance of creating space to hear from God. Drawing from biblical examples such as the Garden of Eden, the tabernacle, and the temple, John emphasizes the need to get away from the noise, get outside, focus on your breath, capture your thoughts, and listen for God's voice. By creating space and recognizing His voice, individuals can better align themselves with their purpose and calling.
John Mathewson explores the powerful intersection of business, faith, and personal development in his podcast. In this episode, he delves into the topic of self-doubt and how it is rooted in fear. He discusses the various thoughts and fears that contribute to self-doubt, such as fear of failure, rejection, inadequacy, success, judgment, and uncertainty. John emphasizes the importance of understanding the lies behind self-doubt and replacing them with truth. He also provides practical tips for overcoming self-doubt, including stopping the comparison, analyzing fears, and keeping one's word to oneself
On this episode I reflect on the life of my grandfather, Pop, and share three key takeaways from his calm and giving nature. Pop taught me the importance of remaining calm in difficult situations, prioritizing family, and not taking life too seriously. I encourage listeners to remember that your choices and sacrifices have a lasting impact on future generations. Stay focused on your growth journey and keep pushing forward.
On this episode I explore the intersection of faith, entrepreneurship, and personal development in his podcast. I'll discuss the importance of crafting a vision and strategy for success. and introduce the VISIONS framework, which includes valuing oneself, identifying one's gifts and abilities, serving others, overcoming fears, navigating to the truth, and seeking one's audience. By understanding oneself, empathizing with others, and speaking truth to their fears, individuals can create a vision that resonates with their target audience and leads to growth and success.
On this episode we explore the powerful intersection of business, faith, and personal development in his podcast. I believe that success in business and life is about more than just profit, it's about purpose. In this episode, we discuss the importance of renewing your mind and I share a method called the "Paiiir Method" to help listeners transform their mindset. The method involves pausing, acknowledging, investigating, identifying, illuminating, and recommitting. By renewing your mind and aligning your thinking with God's truth, you can shape your future and live a more fulfilling life.
PODCAST LINKS:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bema-podcast/id1148115183?i=1000461359207https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bema-podcast/id1148115183?i=1000465482868https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-bible-podcast/id961385822?i=1000558477854https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renewing-your-mind-in-practical-terms-romans-12-2/id1322666339?i=1000504795660https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/romans-12-2/id1569810142?i=1000549044734
If you are tired of not finding consistent motivation to help you complete so,etching important you’re looking for then this is the podcast for you! Let’s take the time to explore why motivation isn’t working for you
Straight from the heart on this one. It always rubbed me the wrong way when someone would say "i'm just a filthy sinner..." It just never really sat right because I believed we were called to be so so much more than just that....
Along this growth process you will experiences lows on a 1-10 scale you'll walk through many 1's to get to the 10's you are working towards and that's ok. On this episode I discuss a few things that have helped me during those 1 moments. You can do this