Grant Vissers | Calling and Character

"It's not depth, it's not breadth, it's not knowledge... it's can you be consistent in your time spent with Jesus?"—Grant Vissers Episode 63 of Spirituality for Ordinary People features an interview with Grant Vissers. Grant is a pastor at St. Paul's Leaksdale Church, a writer, blogger, and host of the Young Church Leaders Podcast. Key Learnings When trying to figure out a calling, a vocation, or a next step, listen to the people around you, but make sure that the ones you are listening to have earned the right to speak into your life. "Competency will only take you as far as character will allow." — Carey Neiuwhof Being called into community is a spiritual practice! There is no one who has the perfect/right spiritual guidebook or practice. Physical health impacts emotional health and each impact spiritual health Things to Think About What is the place of desire and/or fear in discerning calling, vocation, or taking a next step? What habits are you cultivating that will allow you to run the race well into the future? Spiritual Practices Discussed in this Episode Community and accountability to figure out what practices will lead to consistency Physical Exercise as a core practice Reading through individual books of the Bible, reading the Psalms Journaling / writing Praying through listening to or playing music Links and Resources: Young Church Leaders Podcast Join others in contributing financially to help pay for hosting and equipment costs. Follow Spirituality for Ordinary People on Instagram Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn Radio | Google Play This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattbrough.substack.com