Podcast: Something to think about

Why do we feel distant from those closest to us—even when words are spoken? In this powerful opening episode of our new series, we explore relationship communication barriers through a biblical lens. Drawing from Isaiah 59:2, we examine how unresolved issues, emotional wounds, and broken trust can create spiritual and relational divides.

Whether the barrier exists between spouses, friends, coworkers, or even within ourselves, this conversation unpacks how past events and unhealed pain shape the way we listen, speak, and show up in relationships.

Taking your time to make a decision especially one of great importance and impact. It gives you the opportunity to explore things that may not be evident without proper investigation. Though this may sound scary to some, just remember that the objective is to ensure that all involved in the process is comfortable with the outcome.

Today we wrap up our series by exploring 4 reasons why its important to be thorough when going through the decision making process.

Making decisions is part of everyday life. Some decisions are not easy to make. This becomes even more evident when a lot of money and people is involved. Making the wrong decision can cost you, your business or employer money. It can also impact your confidence and the nature of your relationships.

Luckily there are some principles that can help you while you’re in the process of making that decision. These 5 principles though not an exhaustive list can help guide you along the way in coming a decision that you are comfortable with.

It’s important that when you are making decisions that they are fair and well informed. But That’s not always the case especially on the job, at home or doing business with other people. This can also be true whenever we are trying to resolve conflict, come to an agreement with someone about what to do or buy. There are times when there’s a sense of urgency and the decision made in the moment is rushed and the outcome is not what we would have hoped for. Why does this happen? What are the things that can affect our decisions?

There are 3 things that can have an impact on the decisions you make. That’s what we are going to go through in this episode.

Life is made up of different decisions. From what to eat, what to wear and the route to take to get the work avoiding traffic. There are some decisions that have moreweight than others, such as your career choice, spouse, planning for the future, retirement and the list goes on and on.  Some decisions are easier to make than others.

Today I will be sharing with you a framework that can help you make fair and wise decisions. It will set the pace for the rest of the series and can be helpful to guiding theprocess along in those difficult times when the answer is not sure clear cut  like choosing coffee versus tea.