How to be Influential Without Being Defined by Influence w John Michael Howell

In this episode of Made for More, SL is sitting down with John Michael Howell to talk about navigating fame, influence, and success while remaining rooted in who God created you to be.John Michael shares what it looks like to go from a worship setting into a secular space without compromising your identity, how to stay humble when your gifts begin opening doors, and what it means to entrust your talent and influence fully to God.We talk about the temptation to find your identity in success, the pressure that comes with being seen, and the importance of remembering that your gift is ultimately a gift from God and for God. How we use those gifts to make His name known is what truly matters. Because being in a secular space doesn’t mean you have to become of it. And being given a platform doesn’t mean you have to lose yourself on it.This conversation is a reminder that God can use your gifts anywhere—but your identity has to remain rooted in Him.You were never made to chase fame. You were made to faithfully steward what God has placed in your hands.