Kingdom Legacy Podcast

Leaning into the Unknown with Kevin Stittsworth

What's your natural response to the unknown?
What thoughts or emotions surface when you face uncertainty?
fear? anxiety? helplessness? paralysis? excitement?
Most of us want to to have a game plan for everything - and a backup plan for when our game plan falls through.
We want to see the finish line.
We expect all the details.
We want the full itinerary.
Any surprises are met with resistance as they threaten our security by putting us in vulnerable positions. When we lack control we feel uneasy, uncomfortable.
And maybe that's a good thing?
In this episode, Phillip sits down with Kevin, one of the participants from our fly fishing retreat this past November. When we reached out to Kevin with the opportunity to join us for this trip, he knew we would be fishing (something he wasn't too keen about), but he didn't know much more than that.
Like any other guy, he had several valid reasons to think it wasn't the best, most convenient time for him to invest his time and money to go away for a weekend retreat that presented a fair bit of uncertainty.
He didn't know any of the other men that were coming.
He didn't know what we'd be doing other than fishing.
He didn't know what challenges - physical, mental, emotional - might arise, and how he'd respond.
Would it be "worth it?"
But Kevin leaned in. He took a chance on himself, and not only showed up, but was present and engaged. By intentionally offering his genuine curiosity, compassion, wisdom, and sense of humor, Kevin added a ton of value to the group.
Listen as he tells about his experience, and shares about where he was in his season of life, and why this was the perfect time for him to invest in himself.
Be encouraged to reflect on your own response to the unknown - whether good or bad - and consider how you might lean into uncertainty to discover invaluable growth and transformation!
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Spur Each Other On: Unpacking Hebrews 10:24, 25

What image comes to mind when you hear the word "spur"?
Most likely, it's the pointy device on a rider's heel which allows them to communicate to their horse through subtle movements. There's a sense of urging and directing the horse to move and/or accelerate.
The word "spur" is used in Hebrews 10:24-25 as the writer puts forth a call to persevere in the faith. As followers of Christ, we must daily acknowledge the difficulties we will face in our walk with Jesus. We must rest and rely on God's strength and wisdom - resisting the temptation of self-reliance - while also prioritizing community as the body of Christ.
In this episode we unpack 6 reasons behind regular fellowship as believers:
Holding onto Hope
Spurring each other on
The Power of togetherness
The impact of encouragement
The Modern Relevance (finding our identity in Christ)
Building resilient faith
Wherever you find yourself on your spiritual journey, you owe it to yourself - and your brothers & sisters of the faith - consistently enter into fellowship where you can offer up your skills to benefit the whole of Christ's body, while also encouraging and spurring on fellow believers. This will bring God much glory!
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Leading with Positivity, Purpose, and Passion with Drew Harden

What does an amazing company culture look like?
It is an environment where people are truly known, appreciated, and celebrated! There is palpable energy, excitement - even joy - all of which contribute to a thriving and productive team. There is camaraderie and genuine friendship, which enables co-workers to collaborate and believe the best in each other. There is an atmosphere of fun and surprise, as well as the occasional prank! People take their work seriously, while embodying a "we" over "me" mentality. It's a place where people love to come and work, and don't want to leave.
If this sounds too good to be true, make no mistake: creating this kind of incredible culture isn't easy... but it is possible. It just requires an intentional vision, clear values, and the right kind of leadership. And on this episode I'm speaking with the perfect person for this topic!
My guest is Drew Harden - CEO and Founder of Blue Compass - as well as an author, speaker, and consultant who is passionate about helping other companies create their own incredible work culture.
In our conversation, Drew shares how he stepped out to pursue his dream of starting a company with an amazing culture. He talks about the importance of creating and reinforcing clear values. He also shares practical ways that leaders and employees alike can embody their company's values and cultivate amazing culture throughout every work day.
We also discuss Drew's book Retain, in which he unpacks some of the best methods of creating an incredible company culture that no one wants to leave. We talk about the importance of surprises, personalization, fun experiences, and even some office pranks!
But Drew is much more than a dynamic leader and boss: he's a husband, father, and friend; and he shares about how he's managed to invest in his relationships and personal well being.
You can learn more about Drew and Blue Compass using the following links:
https://www.drewharden.com/
https://www.bluecompass.com/
check out his book Retain
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5 Ways to WIN the Winter

What is your relationship with winter - specifically with the cold?
If you live in a place that experiences winter in its fullest: cold, snow, darkness... it's easy to get bogged down with the "winter blues."
We can default to a hunker down mentality in which we become recluse and inactive during these frosty months - which doesn't help us in any respects to create Uncommon lives.
But what if we could reframe our relationship to the cold, and put the W-I-N in winter?!
In this episode, I unpack 5 ways for us to WIN the winter:
Embrace the cold
Avoid hunkering down by getting out of the house
Turn off the screen & stimulate your brain
Prioritize your health
Get up early
While not an exhaustive list of activities, by implementing 1 or more of these disciplines, you can not just survive - but THRIVE - separate yourself from the common masses, and WIN the winter! Your future self will thank you!
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Rethinking Drinking: Jump Start a Healthy 2024 with Dry January

What does a healthy 2024 look like for you?
Is it signing up for that gym membership?
Is it reigning in your diet?
Maybe its cutting out unhealthy habits - or even relationships...
In this episode we look at the benefits of Dry January - abstaining from alcohol for the 1st month of the year.
You'll learn about some of the physical, mental and emotional benefits that result from eliminating alcohol consumption for 1 month including:
Mental clarity and focus
Improved sleep
Boosted energy
Weight management
Heightened liver function
Overall life enhancement
We'll also explore some of the ways that forgoing drinking can elevate our spiritual lives!
Regardless of where you stand on drinking, we all can do well to reassess our relationship with alcohol and determine any improvements that can be made in order to improve our holistic health!
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6 Ways for You to Stop Consuming, and Start CREATING Your Uncommon Life

When was the last time you created something?
When we're young, we create in order to learn about the world and express ourselves. But as we get older, we tend to lose our creative curiosity and artistic expression. Our time and mental bandwidth are consumed by our jobs and responsibilities, and although we are surrounded by content and art, we succumb to the habit of passive consumption - instead of pursuing active creation.
In this episode I explore 6 benefits of choosing to create:
self-expression & personal growth
skill building & expertise
fostering innovation & critical thinking
contributing to culture & community
empowerment & agency
emotional catharsis & well-being
In our information age that bombards us with content, it's crucial to recognize the invaluable benefits of our contribution to the creative tapestry. Doing so will transcend mere productivity; it will become our vehicle for self-discovery, skill development, innovation, authentic community, resourcefulness and emotional well-being.
Choose what you will create, and determine why you want to create it, what personal growth you aspire to, and the impact you hope to leave on others.
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Planning our Uncommon 2024 using the BIG A## Calendar w/Victoria Garvey pt 2

How do you design a year of fun & adventure?
In this pt 2 episode, Victoria and I share our experience with filling out our BIG A## calendar. We talk about the idea of Building Your Life Resume #BYLR, intentionally designing each year to feature fun, adventure, and challenges that produce personal growth and lifelong memories.
Victoria talks about the importance of scheduling regular rhythms of rest, and prioritizing 1-on-1 experiences with our kids. We also go through the months and explain the mini adventures we have planned.
Finally, Ryan shares his Birthday Misogi - his 1 year defining experience.
You can purchase your own BIG A## calendar here
You can download our FREE resources to design your Uncommon year here
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Longevity: a Biblical look at man’s desire to live forever

What comes to mind when you think about death?
What emotions surface? What questions or thoughts are you confronted by?
In this episode we explore people's fixation with longevity - extending their lives at all costs. While we promote our pillar of Holistic Health and encourage all people to aspire to live healthy lives, is the desire to live as long as possible and "cheat" death a God honoring pursuit?
Or should we be excited for death, knowing that our last breath in this life ushers us into eternity with our Creator?
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Planning our Uncommon 2024 using the BIG A## Calendar w/Victoria Garvey pt.1

How can you make 2024 the most Uncommon year of your life?
That's exactly what we're trying to find out in this episode, as I sit down with my lovely wife Victoria to talk about the tool that will help us achieve this goal: the BIG A## Calendar!
This calendar is exactly what it sounds like - it's a 4' x 3' calendar that includes all 365 days, allowing you to use sticky notes to plan your most important events/experiences and visualize your entire year!
This part 1 episode is before we complete our calendar, and we discuss the followings:
our reflections and gratitude for 2023
our excitement for 2024
our current approach to planning important events (vacations, dates, personal growth, etc.)
our mindset & emotions as we prepare to plan an entire year!
our heart posture and prayers in submitting our plans to God's perfect will ...
and more!
Whether you're a new year's resolution type, or a fly by the seat of your pants person, this calendar can be a crucial tool in your arsenal to empower you to create Victorious Vision to make 2024 the most Uncommon year yet!
Purchase your own calendar - use promo code DOMINATE2024 to receive 20% off your purchase (exp. 1/31)
Also, download our Plan Your Uncommon Year worksheet to plan your Misogi, mini adventures, and quarterly habits!
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5 Laws of Stratospheric Success

How do you view the relationship between giving and success?
For most people, giving is the result of success.
But what if the reality is that giving is the cause of success?
In this installment of Book Reports, Ryan unpacks the principles espoused in the best-selling book, The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg & John David Mann.
This book outlines 5 laws for stratospheric success:
The Law of Value - Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment
The Law of Compensation - Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them
The Law of Influence - Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first
The Law of Authenticity - the most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself
The Law of Receptivity - the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving
Knowing and adopting these laws can open up endless possibility to be a blessing to others and find that as a result you come out majorly blessed!
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