In this episode of The Known Disciple Project podcast, host Mark Hummel dives into the essential topic of change, a core calling for disciples of Jesus and growth-minded individuals alike. This episode offers a compelling exploration of how to make lasting change in your spiritual, personal, and professional life, drawing from Mark’s experience as a former health and wellness coach. With a focus on practical strategies, Mark unpacks why high desire alone isn’t enough and shares three actionable steps to ensure change sticks. This is a must-listen for anyone striving to live more like Jesus, overcome stagnation, and bring others along in their faith journey.

Mark reveals the pitfalls of relying on willpower, changing too much at once, and believing lies about failure, using insights from coaching and scripture like Isaiah 43:19 to inspire hope. He provides a clear framework: address your beliefs, invite God into the process, and reframe negative thoughts. Whether it’s reading your Bible daily, breaking harmful habits, or growing as a leader, this episode equips you with tools to focus on the process of becoming a disciple, not just the end result. Tune in to transform your approach to change and grow in confidence as a follower of Christ.

Key Takeaways:

Address Beliefs First: Identify and challenge what you believe about yourself and God to drive meaningful action.

Invite God In: Consistently engage with scripture and focused prayer to align your change with God’s truth.

Reframe Lies: Shift negative thoughts like “I’ll never change” to positive affirmations, such as “I’m in training.”

Focus on Process: Prioritize the journey of change over the end result to sustain long-term growth.

Change One Thing at a Time: Tackle major shifts gradually to avoid burnout and maintain momentum.

“We worship a God that’s into helping us figure out what the steps are and go the direction that we should be, and he enjoys creating a new thing in us.” – Mark Hummel

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