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Apr 2024
1h 47m

EP.109 Michael Rivera: The Christian Pat...

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Can Christians chase money and God? How do I know what God’s will is for my life? How do I handle finances as a Christian? How do I know my calling? Is my job my calling? Am I called to be a pastor? Is college worth it? How important is the sabbath? How do you practically DO the sabbath? There are so many stresses and worries young adults face and without proper guidance and perspective we will stay stuck and stay a target for the enemy to attack. We have brought one of our spiritual leaders Micheal Rivera to deliver a fantastic episode you do NOT want to miss, from money to figuring out your purpose, we discuss the primary topics young adults want to figure out and understand. Tune in as Micheal sheds insight, guidance, and wisdom on all of these topics and be ready for the necessity to rewatch this episode! ENJOY!


(0:00) Intro (1:02) The World of Finances As a Christian (Who Is Michael Rivera?) (9:23) Is My Job ALSO My Calling? (19:29) How Do We Know If We Are Doing God's Will? (30:31) The Desire to Make A Lot of Money (50:13) Hard Work Will Cost You If Done Wrong (56:44) How to Properly Rest (1:01:25) Should I Go to College? (1:15:44) Pastoral Ministry Isn’t What You Think It Is (1:24:31) Is It Okay For Pastors to Be Rich? (1:34:32) Advice for Making MONEY

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