Keeping Christian Love Simple With Ahmard Vital

Faithful on the Clock is a podcast with the mission of getting your work and faith aligned. We want you to understand Who you're serving and why so you can get more joy and legacy from every minute spent on the clock. Thanks for joining us and taking this step toward a more fulfilling job and relationship with God!Want to join us on social media?We'd love to have you stay up-to-date with the show on all our platforms!ThreadsBlueskyFacebookPinterestInstagramLinkedInYouTubeIn this episode...Keeping Christian Love Simple With Ahmard Vitalhttps://faithfulontheclock.com/keeping-christian-love-simple-with-ahmard-vitalWork might be complex, but loving people while you do your job shouldn’t be. In Episode 153 of Faithful on the Clock, guest Ahmard Vital helps us get back to loving with simplicity.Timestamps:[00:04] - Intro[00:39] - Welcome/Ahmard’s background[03:14] - What is “overcomplicated” and how to keep it simple[06:13] - Why we need to slow down to simplify in our faith[11:40] - Advice for people struggle to slow down because they think “I have to do it” about tasks or requests[16:18] - Learning to respond to God instead of people; how loving others connects to giving time to God[22:22] - What holds people back from taking small opportunities to love others[27:22] - Overcoming the awkwardness of initial interactions and the neurology of learning people are safe[33:11] - Responding even when it is difficult out of empathy[45:56] - Unlearning previous ways of thinking to be able to love better; being willing to take unscheduled opportunities and how God can use them for life-or-death care[54:51] - Making a conscious choice to pay attention and be aware of people and their needs[58:31] - God as a God of abundance; why it’s important to celebrate others and the good going on in their lives[01:08:17] - How to connect with and find out more about Ahmard[01:10:03] - Prayer[01:11:07] - Outro/What’s coming up nextKey takeaways:Small, everyday interactions can have life-changing impact.You don’t need a platform to make a difference — you need presence.Faith (or values) isn’t scheduled; it shows up in unscripted moments.Consistency in small actions builds real trust over time.People are often struggling more than they appear.Love is expressed through attention, not complexity.Scarcity thinking around celebration (someone else wins = you lose) is false.Celebration and connection — fruits of love — are antidotes to isolation and fear.Home - Ahmard VitalCTAs:Think about the last small interaction you had today. Did you treat it like it mattered?This week, choose one small moment each day to intentionally show up for someone.What’s coming up next:Juggling work and parenting is tough stuff. In Episode 154, guest Olaolu Ogunyemi joins Faithful on the Clock to offer encouragement and discuss what’s necessary to parent the next generation of leaders.Support the show!Visit the Faithful on the Clock Patreon page to choose a tier plan and become a supporting member. You'll gain access to goodies like early episode access, newsletters, and more based on the plan that's right for you.patreon.com/faithfulontheclockGive a one-off tip or donation on our Captivate support page. You can become a member there with the same great tier options you'll find at Patreon, too.Support Faithful on the ClockVisit our sister site! Faithfulonthclock.com features additional free, free-with-registration, and paid access content to grow your faith, includingsocial media archives,previously published faith-based articles,original blogs,inspirational videos,episode teasers and replaysexclusive faith-based essays and articles,exclusive videosexclusive audioexclusive in-depth devotionals.Share the show! Like these episodes? Share them on social media, in texts or emails, or in person.