What Is Growth? Aligning With God’s Definition — Not the World’s

What if the season that looks like stagnation is actually a season of growth, yet in the Kingdom way? What if the Lord is growing your roots deeper right now? That's the question at the heart of this episode — and it will challenge everything the business world has told you about what growth is supposed to look like. Drawing from Psalm 1, Colossians 1 and 2, and James 1, this episode unpacks the difference between the world's definition of growth — revenue, reach, client roster, market share — and God's definition, which is far more concerned with maturity, depth, and fruit in its season than with worldly metrics and momentum. In this episode, you'll explore: The one question asked at the beginning of every strategy day — and why it matters more than any growth plan How the world's definition of growth (increase in revenue, reach and market share) differs from the biblical definition (maturity and development) Why your growth may actually look like your decrease, so He can increase Paul's prayer for spiritual growth in Colossians 1:9-14 — and why it's the growth that matters most Why refining and maintaining are just as holy as scaling — and what the enemy wants you to believe about those seasons Scriptures referenced: Psalm 1:1-3 Colossians 2:6-7 Colossians 1:9-14 James 1:2-4 This episode is part of a series that challenges how we view glory, provision, and growth. Go back and listen to Episodes 355 and 356 — together they build a powerful and complete picture of what it means to navigate success with Jesus. Key Takeaway Growth in the kingdom is not primarily about revenue, reach, or roster size. It is about maturity, depth, and bearing the fruit he has assigned to you in the season he has chosen. The greatest growth often happens not on the mountaintop but in the valley — when roots go deeper, faith is tested, and endurance has its full effect. Reflection Question Is the season you're in right now one of growth, refining, or maintaining — and are you at peace with whichever one the Lord has chosen for you? If not… This may be the perfect time for you to join the Navigating Success with Jesus Masterclass  LET’S WORK TOGETHERAccountability, focus, a sounding board, and strategic insight are the key reasons my clients work with me, and I’d love to bring these to your business too! Whether through private coaching or the Navigating Success with Jesus Masterclass, let’s explore together…schedule your call now at https://erinharrigan.com/discoverycall GOT BOOKS?Learn about my books and get your copies at https://erinharrigan.com/booksFor signed copies, please contact [email protected] If you have the book, help us reach more readers by leaving a review on Amazon! LET'S BE FRIENDS ON SOCIAL LinkedIn: @erinharrigan IG: @erindharrigan SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://youtube.com/@erinharrigan If this show brings you value, please give it a follow on  Apple Podcasts and leave a review. If you listen to Spotify, be sure to click the follow button and the notification bell so you don't miss an episode.