Ep #24: Fatherhood, Faith, Finances, and Football with Byron Franklin
Finding your true calling and living a life filled with purpose is something many people dream of but don’t act on. Byron Franklin is someone who went for the path of purpose. He is a father, pastor, author, and retired NFL player who has been on quite a fascinating journey. In this episode, he will share a glimpse of that journey, as well as give us some incredible insight into fatherhood, faith, finances, and even a little football.
Listen in to hear about the unusual path Byron took from athletics to business, and then how he entered into the mission that made him a pastor. You’ll learn what got him from where he was before to where he is now and the important, intentional steps he took to ensure that his life, family, and work reflect his higher purpose. Byron also shares his take on the importance of nurturing both your family and your finances in a way that allows you to fulfill your potential.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
The career path Byron took and the key transitions that he made.
The deal he made with God and where it took him.
The plan he had and how he realized that God had a different plan for him.
What we need to understand about partial obedience.
Different ways that people express their faith and how it might be different from before.
The importance of how you live your life and what that teaches your kids.
How dads can help grow their children’s faith.
The beginning of wisdom and where to start growing it.
The greatest battle we all fight.
The role of money and how Byron is getting his kids started with it.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“This season, the church is really about what’s outside the walls of the building, and it’s really about going out and reaching people in the destitutes of life.” - Byron Franklin
“We’re to be the hands of God, the voice of God, the eyes of God, the feet of God, to really reach those who are out there in what the scriptures say is the valley of decision. They’re trying to decide where to go and what direction to go in.” - Byron Franklin
Resources Mentioned:
Men Are Finders, Women Are Choosers by Byron Franklin
Stanley T. Funches: LinkedIn
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