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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 16 MIN

3 Questions to Set Life-Changing Goals for 2026: How to Set Meaningful Goals

from Full Life Coaching: Personal Growth | Spiritual Growth Podcast · host Zach Imboden: Life, Personal Development and Marriage Coach & Spiritual Director

Are you setting goals for 2026—but don’t want to lose your soul in the process? Every January, we’re told to move faster, do more, and get ahead. But life-changing goals aren’t formed through pressure or hustle—they’re shaped through clarity, trust, and alignment with God.In this episode of the Full Life Podcast, spiritual director and leadership coach Zach Imboden shares three powerful questions to help you set meaningful, God-centered goals for 2026—goals that lead to transformation, not burnout.You’ll learn:✔️ Why most goals fail (and it’s not because of lack of discipline)✔️ How to tell the difference between faith-driven goals and fear-driven goals✔️ What distractions may be quietly sabotaging your growth✔️ The difference between chasing validation and living from vocation✔️ How to set goals that align with who God is forming you to becomeThis episode is especially helpful for leaders, pastors, caregivers, and high-capacity people who want to pursue growth without striving, comparison, or exhaustion.If you’re longing for clarity, peace, and direction as you step into the new year, this conversation will help you slow down, listen, and move forward with intention.🔹 Free Resource Download the Free Goals Reflection Guide to help you prayerfully discern your goals for 2026:👉 FullLifeForYou.com/YourGoals🔹 Coaching InvitationThroughout January, Zach is offering free 30-minute coaching sessions to help you:✔️ Clarify your goals✔️ Identify distractions to release✔️ Align your life with God’s calling👉 Learn more at FullLifeForYou.com/Goals🔹 Stay connected with social media and website:✅ Full Life Coaching: 👉 https://www.fulllifeforyou.com/✅ Calendly: 👉 https://calendly.com/zmimboden ✅Linkedin: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachimboden ✅Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/zmimboden/ ✅ Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceFullLife/ THANKS FOR WATCHING THIS PODCAST : 3 Questions to Set Life-Changing Goals for 2026: How to Set Meaningful Goals🔹 SEO Tags / Keywords Christian goal setting, goals for 2026, faith-based goals, spiritual growth podcast, Christian leadership podcast, setting meaningful goals, spiritual direction, Christian coaching, New Year goals, life-changing goals, goal setting without burnout#FullLifePodcast #goals #CoachZachImboden #goalsetting #goals2026 #ChristianGrowth #AuthenticityInChrist #leadership #leadershippodcast #ChristianPodcast #Christianmotivation #newyear2026 #lifechange #coaching Zach Imboden tips🚫 Don't Forget to Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE for more Full Life Coaching,Spiritual growth and soul care - Leadership development, Marriage and relationship tips from (Zach Imboden). Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 to stay updated on our latest content!!

Are you setting goals for 2026—but don’t want to lose your soul in the process? Every January, we’re told to move faster, do more, and get ahead. But life-changing goals aren’t formed through pressure or hustle—they’re shaped through clarity, trust, and alignment with God.In this episode of the Full Life Podcast, spiritual director and leadership coach Zach Imboden shares three powerful questions to help you set meaningful, God-centered goals for 2026—goals that lead to transformation, not burnout.You’ll learn:✔️ Why most goals fail (and it’s not because of lack of discipline)✔️ How to tell the difference between faith-driven goals and fear-driven goals✔️ What distractions may be quietly sabotaging your growth✔️ The difference between chasing validation and living from vocation✔️ How to set goals that align with who God is forming you to becomeThis episode is especially helpful for leaders, pastors, caregivers, and high-capacity people who want to pursue growth without striving, comparison, or exhaustion.If you’re longing for clarity, peace, and direction as you step into the new year, this conversation will help you slow down, listen, and move forward with intention.🔹 Free Resource Download the Free Goals Reflection Guide to help you prayerfully discern your goals for 2026:👉 FullLifeForYou.com/YourGoals🔹 Coaching InvitationThroughout January, Zach is offering free 30-minute coaching sessions to help you:✔️ Clarify your goals✔️ Identify distractions to release✔️ Align your life with God’s calling👉 Learn more at FullLifeForYou.com/Goals🔹 Stay connected with social media and website:✅ Full Life Coaching: 👉 https://www.fulllifeforyou.com/✅ Calendly: 👉 https://calendly.com/zmimboden ✅Linkedin: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachimboden ✅Instagram: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/zmimboden/ ✅ Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceFullLife/ THANKS FOR WATCHING THIS PODCAST : 3 Questions to Set Life-Changing Goals for 2026: How to Set Meaningful Goals🔹 SEO Tags / Keywords Christian goal setting, goals for 2026, faith-based goals, spiritual growth podcast, Christian leadership podcast, setting meaningful goals, spiritual direction, Christian coaching, New Year goals, life-changing goals, goal setting without burnout#FullLifePodcast #goals #CoachZachImboden #goalsetting #goals2026 #ChristianGrowth #AuthenticityInChrist #leadership #leadershippodcast #ChristianPodcast #Christianmotivation #newyear2026 #lifechange #coaching Zach Imboden tips🚫 Don't Forget to Like, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE for more Full Life Coaching,Spiritual growth and soul care - Leadership development, Marriage and relationship tips from (Zach Imboden). Hit the Notification Bell 🔔 to stay updated on our latest content!!

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