In this episode, Jeff Forrester interviews KD Hill, a former football player who experienced a life-altering car accident that led to the amputation of his leg. KD shares his story of faith, resilience, and finding his true identity in God. He emphasizes the importance of building a personal relationship with God and trusting in His plan. KD's definition of greatness is doing what you were called to do and reflecting the light of God. He encourages others to see themselves as God views them and to trust in His strength. KD's story is a powerful testament to the power of faith and perseverance. KD Hill shares powerful advice and insights on faith, purpose, and gratitude. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's plan and being obedient to His will. KD encourages listeners to seek God and His wisdom, read and apply scripture in their lives, and surround themselves with like-minded individuals. He also highlights the significance of enduring challenges and viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth. KD reminds us to be grateful for every blessing, big or small, and to treat others with kindness and love. He concludes by urging listeners to live intentionally and leave a footprint of greatness.

Takeaways

Build a personal relationship with God and trust in His plan.

See yourself as God views you and know your worth.

Change the way you think about adversity and storms.

Be grateful and trust in God's mercy and love.

Shift your identity from external achievements to reflecting the light of God.

Focus on doing God's will and giving Him the glory.

Less me, more Him.

Have faith and persevere through trials and tribulations. Trust in God's plan and be obedient to His will.

Seek God and His wisdom through scripture.

Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who are willing to grow.

View obstacles as opportunities for growth.

Be grateful for every blessing, big or small.

Treat others with kindness and love.

Live intentionally and leave a footprint of greatness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Game

07:45 KD's Story and Journey of Faith

13:16 Pathways to Greatness and Definition of Greatness

16:45 Identity Shift and Trusting in God

27:03 Advice to Himself and Reflecting the Light of God

32:18 The Importance of Trust and Surrender

35:16 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

39:50 The Power of Gratitude

42:54 Reducing Stress and Finding Contentment

48:45 Waiting Season and Purpose

54:04 Viewing Yourself and God

55:47 Living Life Intentionally

57:01 Introduction and Inspiration

57:02 Starting the Journey

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In this episode, Pastor Benny Tate shares his definition of greatness, which is significance in life. He emphasizes that success is about what happens to you, while significance is about what happens through you. He encourages listeners to focus on producing fruit for others and to serve and give to others. Pastor Tate also discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how to hear from God. He highlights the need to be still, have uninterrupted time alone with God, and write down what we believe God is speaking to us.

Takeaways

Greatness is about significance, not just success. It's about what happens through you for others.

Producing fruit for others and serving them is a key aspect of greatness.

The Holy Spirit is an important part of our relationship with God and can guide and speak to us.

To hear from God, we need to be still, have uninterrupted time alone with Him, and write down what we believe He is speaking to us.

Our attitude and mindset play a significant role in our ability to overcome our past and move forward towards greatness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Warm-up

05:26 Choosing Significance Over Success

10:33 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives

13:53 Valuing People and Understanding Our Identity

16:34 Being Still and Listening for God's Voice

23:52 Unlimited: Experiencing the Fullness of God's Power in Your Life

30:59 Finding and Following God's Direction

36:29 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

39:48 Introduction and Inspiration

39:49 Starting the Journey

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Unlimited Book

In this episode of the Pathways to Greatness podcast, Jeff Forrester is joined by Precious Ile. They discuss topics such as setting intentions, embracing failure, and the importance of writing things down. Precious emphasizes the value of being present in the moment and enjoying the journey. She also shares her personal mission statement and the significance of love as a business strategy. The conversation highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and embracing adventure on the pathway to greatness.

Precious Ile emphasizes the importance of love in every aspect of life, including conversations, meals, and gatherings. Love is tough and requires asking tough questions that push people forward. It is essential to show up for others in the way they need and to ask what kind of support they require. Precious also shares her experience hosting dinner parties, which are focused on authentic connection and deep conversations. She provides practical tips for hosting a dinner party, such as setting clear intentions, preparing guests in advance, and asking thought-provoking questions.

Takeaways

Set intentions on how you want to be and show up in the world.

Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and create a fail forward plan.

Write down your goals, values, and personal mission statement for clarity and accountability.

Stay true to yourself and focus on what sparks joy and aligns with your purpose.

Love can be a powerful strategy in business and life.

Embrace adventure and step outside of your comfort zone to discover new possibilities. Love is tough and requires asking tough questions that push people forward.

Show up for others in the way they need and ask what kind of support they require.

Hosting dinner parties can create authentic connections and deep conversations.

Set clear intentions and prepare guests in advance for a meaningful experience.

Ask thought-provoking questions to encourage deeper conversations.

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Being Present and Experimentation

04:41 Navigating Failure and the Importance of a 'To-Be' List

07:59 Greatness and Love in Business Strategy

10:56 Balancing Love and Toughness in Coaching

25:58 Creating Authentic Connections Through Dinner Parties

41:40 Love, Compassion, and Self-Awareness in Communication

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