The Centered Podcast

With great power comes great responsibility. The story of Samson is a powerful example of devotion, commitment, and eventually deception. We all have our own hinderances and vices undermining our greatness and ultimately separating us from God and the person we should be. Samson shows, no matter your mistakes or troubles God is always with us and will help us when we need HIM most.

Have you shared the Good News with your friends? Philip and Nathanael are the shining example of true friendship and care. We should surround ourselves with Godly people who share our values and care about our wellbeing. Together we become better. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”. Are you living in the Good, Better, or the Best?

James the Great, the other brother of thunder, paved his own way alongside his brother John as two of the most prominent disciples of Jesus Christ. How easy would it be to live in the shadow of someone else’s success? We each have destinations, goals, and achievements on the way, but we have to run our own race. Focus on your own walk with Jesus Christ and HE will show HIMSELF just like the mount of Transfiguration.

How far are you willing to walk in obedience? The only way to achieve the plans God has for you is to follow HIS direction wholeheartedly. The miracles we open ourselves to will tear down your walls, part your seas, and ultimately lead you to the promised land. We continue striving to live our new mantra, 99% obedience is still 100% disobedience.

When our faith is tested and foundation shaken how do we react? Studies show 10 out of 12 people are unwilling to face their giants. Joshua walked in obedience and led the Israelites to the promised land, defeating giants, destroying walls, and splitting the Jordan along the way. Imagine the miracles that could happen in our lives if we walked in the same obedience.

“You are the light of the world” We should strive to be Christlike and driven to help those around us out of their darkness. We are charged with spreading the good news through the way we live our lives. Centering your life around Jesus Christ builds integrity and demands surrender to the purpose God has placed on you. The more we share our own light, the more others will shine brighter.

Fall Forward, a concept Denzel Washington championed in his commencement speech at Penn University in 2011. We must commit to always moving forward even when we get knocked down. Never give up on the dreams God has placed on you. The greatest athletes, actors, inventors and the most successful people have an unfaltering commitment to falling forward. Our faith in Christ coupled with discipline and development ensure the outcomes Go...

The beloved disciple, John, one of Jesus' three closest followers and an eventual leader of the church. Much like Peter and his brother James, John was a fisherman transformed into a fisher of men. Jesus loved John so much he asked for John to care for his mother, Mary, after his crucifixion. John witnessed some of Jesus' greatest miracles and attributed 4 books to the bible. What a story.

From Sinner to Saint, transformed from Levi to Matthew, gift of God. Follow ME. Two simple yet powerful words Jesus Christ used to disrupt and ultimately change countless lives. Jesus will meet you where you’re at whether it’s in a pew or a barstool. “For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” What a blessing. Even sinners, like us, and tax collectors, like Matthew, are worthy of saving.

How do we get to where God has called us to be? It takes courage, commitment, discipline, and willingness. The path to reaching your goals and living Centered in Christ is tough, but so very worth it. We have to set SMART goals. We have to build strong habits. We have to be mindful of what it means to be Christlike. You have to choose every single day to be better than yesterday. Together we rise.

Our very first guest, Mike Hannan, joins us with the powerful message of friendship. Many of us are struggling alone but iron sharpen iron as a good friend helps develop you. We need people to lean on, learn from, and enjoy life with. Fellowship with like-minded, God loving souls and see how your life blossoms. Special Thanks to Mike Hannan and S&K Electrical LLC

Doubting Thomas. A moniker that's lasted a millennia. Thomas is mostly known for his refusal to believe Jesus' resurrection. Claiming he would never believe unless he were to feel the wounds left from the crucifixion. Isn't that so relatable? Many times we also require confirmation before moving forward with a daunting task. Thankfully, we have a loving and compassionate God who answers our questions.

From lowly fisherman to Fisher of Men. The story of Simon Peter, Saint Peter, Cephus, the first pope is a fascinating, yet oddly relatable one. Peter, like all of Jesus' disciples, was a normal man with a normal job in a normal world. It was their willingness to surrender and walk in faith that set them apart. Push your boat out into deeper water and see the miracles happen.

Introduction to the Centered life from hosts Nathan Mathias of Mathias Ministries and Campus Pastor for Woodland Hills at Mason Creek in Longview, TX and Jordan Martinez owner of Square M Design LLC, Avid Marketing Solutions, and Avid Apparel.

Being centered in development means putting Jesus Christ in the center of our careers, goals, and aspirations and making Him our foundation. Colossians 2:6-7 says, "Therefore, as you r...