Finding Life Podcast

Lead With Clarity, Strength, and AbundanceIn this episode, host Shane Kennard dives deeper into the vision for "Finding Life" and how a relationship with Jesus provides the ultimate fuel for the soul. He explores the concept of Zoe (eternal, abundant life) and challenges listeners to move beyond simply "going through the motions."Key Discussion PointsThe Source of Life: Shane explains that God breathed life into every soul, and Jesus is the ultimate source of the "infinite life" our souls were designed to run on.Overcoming Burnout: Addressing the common feelings of being "shapeless, empty, and dark," Shane discusses how finding life in Jesus provides a light that gives direction and purpose.Finding Your Purpose: Every person has a God-given reason for living. Shane shares his journey of creating a 30-day Purpose Course to help others discover their identity and mission.Leading with Clarity, Strength, and Abundance:Clarity: Understanding your identity and following the "North Star" God has for you.Strength: Distinguishing between power (which takes and pushes down) and strength (which gives and lifts up).Abundance: Realizing that the life Jesus offers is not a "trickle" but a flood that allows leaders to flourish and inspire loyalty in others.Core Pillars of Finding LifeShane emphasizes three practical ways to hear and follow Jesus daily:The Word: Engaging with Scripture.Prayer: Consistent communication with God.Community: Growing alongside others who share the same mission.Upcoming OpportunitiesShane introduces several ways to engage more deeply with these concepts:The Purpose Course: A 30-day experience to define your life’s direction.Group Cohorts: Collaborative environments to reflect and speak into each other's lives.One-on-One Coaching: Personalized help to find what brings you alive.Team & Organizational Intensives: Helping groups move beyond "just showing up" to living out a shared purpose.Reflective Question"What is your impossible prayer? What is the one thing you’ve heard today that makes you say, 'I need more of that' or 'I want to get rid of that'?"Connect with Finding LifeSubscribe to the Finding Life podcast.Sign up for the newsletter for more insights on leading with clarity and strength.Express Interest in future opportunities like The Purpose Course."Hear Jesus. Find Life. Lead Differently." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shanekennard.com

🎧 Episode 1: Flip the SwitchSubtitle:Stop leading in the dark and learn how to trust Jesus, live with abundance, and follow Him daily.Episode SummaryLeadership can be dark and lonely—no matter the level.Most leaders feel it… but few talk about it.In this episode, we walk through John 10 and uncover a powerful truth:👉 The darkness you feel isn’t permanent.Jesus says there is a thief who quietly steals your Life.But He also shows you how to turn the light back on.Key IdeaYou don’t have to stay in the dark.👉 The light can be turned on.What You’ll LearnWhy leadership often feels isolating and heavyHow the enemy subtly steals your clarity and LifeThe difference between the Thief and the Good ShepherdHow to move from self-reliance → trust in JesusA simple way to Hear & Follow Jesus dailyThe 3 Ways to Flip the Switch1. Proof — Who Can You Trust?The thief sacrifices you for his gainJesus sacrifices Himself for your gain👉 You can trust Jesus because He gave everything for youLeadership Audit:Where have you not fully trusted Jesus in your life, work, or leadership?2. Abundance — More Than EnoughScarcity: I don’t have enoughAbundance: Jesus is more than enough👉 You stop leading from what you haveand start leading from what He givesLeadership Audit:Where do you need Jesus to give you more than enough?3. Simplicity — What Do You Do?Following Jesus is simple:Bible — Hear His voicePrayer — Ask Him to moveCommunity — Walk with others👉 Hear & Follow JesusLeadership Audit:What step is Jesus leading you to take?Practice This Week🙏 PrayGod, show me how to live with the Life only You can give.🤝 EngageTell someone what has been robbing you of Life.🚶 FollowChange one habit so you can Hear & Follow Jesus daily.Final ThoughtYou don’t have to hide.You don’t have to pretend.👉 Turn the light on.Jesus will fill you with more than enoughfor your life, your work, and your leadership.SubscribeSubscribe to Finding Life for content to help you:Hear Jesus through His WordPray for God to lead youEngage with His communityFollow Him wherever He leads This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shanekennard.com