The Navigate My Gift Podcast

Dave The Noticer has the servant gift. If you're lookin' for good story tellin' in a thick Wisconsin accent - let Dave serve you, and your ears. He has learned many lessons about this gift through the years, and heard directly from God about how he is to use it. Thank you Dave for serving God, serving others and letting us enjoy you. Thank you for your transparency, laughs and even a bonus story of a deer hunter out of Shawano.

Stephanie openly shares how she's learning to use the prophet gift in her life. From "immature" mistakes to bringing goodness to the world around her, Stephanie shares the lessons she's learning as well as the deep passion to use her gift effectively. 

Casey had her mercy gift actively discouraged and attempted to be shut down early in her life. Today, she’s courageously embracing it by sitting with people in their deepest pain—listening without judgment, offering tears, compassion, genuine care, and the powerful extension of mercy - her presence. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Casey shares how mercy-gifted people can move from exhaustion and resentment into healthier rhythms. You’ll discover practical ways to set emotional boundaries with destructive people and finally release the heavy pain you’ve been carrying for others. Get ready for a fresh, hope-filled perspective on what it really looks like to live freely in the gift of mercy.

Damian has embraced the Leader gift for decades, now leading leaders across his home state. Be prepared to not only learn about the Leader gifting, but how the Lord would use a humble leader to live a lifetime of leadership and influence.  Head to https://damianmlacroix.com/ to book coaching, speaking or workshops with Damian! 

Caleb caries attributes of a Leader gift, Teacher gift and Giver gift. Let's listen and learn from his discernment process as he eventually landed on Giver gift. He gives incredible insight on how the Giver gift can think, desires to be approached, and applies the gift personally and professionally. Fun bonus - Caleb also shares how it is to have married a Leader gifted wife and how they can work together. 

Exhorters can be incredibly good at helping others feel comfortable, safe to be themselves, and find hope when they are vulnerable. Yet, sometimes the exhorter doesn't get this in return, so they can close up.  Dan joins us today, pulling back the curtain of his heart to reveal what this can feel like as an exhorter. We have the utmost love for this man, his maturity, humility, and genuine joy. Thank you Dan for being transparent with the rest of us so we can learn. We bless you. 

Matthew explains how his teacher charisma is utilized in the buisness workplace as well as biblical / spiritual contexts. He can minister to associates & clients even in the marketplace, putting his gift to use. Let Matthew help you see how the teacher gift can be used in any context, seeing every conversation as a classroom. 

Alissa has found her servant gift, paired up with a leader gift, and has found her stride. If you're looking for an example of a servant who is self-aware, growing in her gift, and finding some wins - listen to Alissa! 

Patrick and Lydia join the show giving us some insight, into their insight. Prophets are gifted to see and say. To see the spiritual state of someone/something and say something about it. Patrick describes this process - how he senses a message that needs to be said and how to say it. Lydia uncovers the real and raw experiences a prophet gift will typically go through, normalizing the challenges and wondrous high points that go with this gifting. We are so thankful for both of their vulnerability, sweet friendships and spot-on articulation of the prophet gift. 

Darcy began her Navigate journey not wanting the Mercy gift. Anything else but that one. As she leaned more and more into the Mercy descriptions, and saw the writing on the wall, she came to realize she does in fact have the Mercy gift. Since then, she's been a wonderful Navigate coach, mentor, friend and compassion-giver to countless Navigate students.  In this episode Darcy shares how she discovered her gift through the Navigate class about 4 years ago, realizing that her sensitivity and tendency to cry were actually divine qualities. She discusses how she learned to distinguish between her own emotions and those of others, and the importance of releasing others' burdens to Jesus rather than trying to solve their problems. Darcy emphasizes that the primary ministry of the mercy gift is simply being present and listening, rather than providing answers. She advises others to embrace their gift without feeling flawed, and to recognize that people are drawn to them for healing and connection. The conversation explores how Darcy's gift manifests in her ability to sense when someone needs comfort, and how she has learned to balance her compassion with healthy boundaries.

Morgan started Navigate confident she was not the leader gift. As the leader gift qualities started showing up everywhere in her life, she couldn't deny that surely this is how she has been gifted. Morgan supplies our listeners with a plentiful list of examples and qualities that come with the leader gift. Get ready to learn about the time-tested, consistent patterns that are evident in this gift. 

Dustin shares how the giver gift is tough to recognize and often mistaken for the leader gift. He speaks specifically about how a giver gift and a leader gift can actually work really well together, and shares how he married an exhorter. 

Sam thought he was a leader gift. All signs seemed to be pointing that way. Upon further examination, Sam saw more Spiritual impact stemming from something else - being an exhorter.  More often than not exhorters are mistaken as leader gifts.  So, how can you tell the difference?  Turn up the volume as you let Sam help you discern the difference between a leader gift and an exhorter gift. 

From Doubt to Teaching: Tara’s Journey to Owning Her Spiritual Gift. In this episode Tara shares how the Navigate class helped her discover and embrace her teacher gift, transforming years of doubt into clarity and purpose. She describes the process of realizing her strengths—thorough research, synthesizing information, and teaching others—how that led to a new job and serving on a board, and the healing that came from owning her gifting. Tara offers practical advice to other teachers to use their gift; find complementary partners and seek God’s guidance, closing with a prayer for listeners seeking direction and healing.

In this episode of Navigate My Gift, Ross and Laurel share their journeys to recognizing the servant gift and what it looks like in daily life—from cooking on retreats and caring for family to serving clients at work. They discuss the servant gift’s strengths and cautionary areas (humility, rest, overcommitment), offer practical advice to accept and own the gift, and highlight how servants prefer person-focused appreciation.

Ben interviews Ty how the prophet gifting has exhibited in his life. Get ready, there's so much to gain from Ty! 

In this episode we explore what the Bible means by "gift," using 1 Corinthians 12 and other New Testament passages to lay out six categories: charismas, ministries, effects, manifestations, equipping roles, and the fruit of the Spirit. We explain how the Spirit works in believers’ lives, the differences between these categories, and practical ways to discern and steward what God gives. Whether you’re new to spiritual gifts or seeking clarity, Joyel & Ben offer a simple framework, scripture references, and next steps for discovery and application in your church and personal life. 

Hey friends, we are in episode one of Navigate My Gift podcast. Hosts Ben and Joyel introduce the show and explain their focus on helping believers discover their unique charisma gift - spiritual gifts - rooted in God’s grace. This episode grounds the study on "spiritual gifts" in key scriptures (1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:6–8, Romans 11:29). Then we briefly outline the seven charisma gifts (prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, mercy), and emphasize that these gifts are uniquely given, meant to be stewarded, and have lasting significance. We invite listeners to explore your gifting through the Navigate book, Navigate classes, coaching, and this podcast. These resources will clarify the difference between spiritual gifts and natural talents, and encourage using your spiritual gift in love to serve God and others. So glad you decided to listen, Ben and Joy