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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 22 MIN

Little Thing #3: Speak Life!

from The Weekly Word from Burns · host Burns Church

Do you ever feel like your words don't matter? Think again. In this episode, we're diving into one of the most daunting leadership jobs in history—leading the cranky, rebellious Israelites—and the powerful three-word strategy God gave Moses to prepare his successor, Joshua: Charge, Encourage, and Strengthen. We often dismiss talk as cheap, but what if your voice has the power to create? We'll break down the biblical idea of corrupting words versus building up words and explore how those little eye-rolls and dismissals can do more damage than a major insult. Discover the simple but profound practice of speaking life into the people around you. You’ll hear stories of how a few words saved Stephen King’s career and launched J.K. Rowling’s empire, and learn how to use your words as a means of grace that fits the moment. It’s time to stop underestimating your tongue. As Proverbs says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Tune in to learn your next little step that can make a massive difference. Press play and learn how to Charge, Encourage, and Strengthen with the power of your words.

Do you ever feel like your words don't matter? Think again. In this episode, we're diving into one of the most daunting leadership jobs in history—leading the cranky, rebellious Israelites—and the powerful three-word strategy God gave Moses to prepare his successor, Joshua: Charge, Encourage, and Strengthen. We often dismiss talk as cheap, but what if your voice has the power to create? We'll break down the biblical idea of corrupting words versus building up words and explore how those little eye-rolls and dismissals can do more damage than a major insult. Discover the simple but profound practice of speaking life into the people around you. You’ll hear stories of how a few words saved Stephen King’s career and launched J.K. Rowling’s empire, and learn how to use your words as a means of grace that fits the moment. It’s time to stop underestimating your tongue. As Proverbs says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue." Tune in to learn your next little step that can make a massive difference. Press play and learn how to Charge, Encourage, and Strengthen with the power of your words.

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