Think Eternity with Matt Brown

Too often we buy into the lie that our worth is our work, our value is our vocation, and our calling is our career. Confusing what we do with who we are wreaks havoc on our bodies, our souls, and our relationships. I'm so honored to have Paula Faris join me on today's conversation. Paula left two dream careers in pursuit of her calling, and she shares how you can pursue your calling over your career. You probably know her as a television correspondent for ABC News, the co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend, and co-host of The View. This was such a fun conversation. You can follow Paula on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/paulafaris/ Pick up her new book "Called Out: Why I Traded Two Dream Jobs for a Life of True Calling" here: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Out-Traded-Dream-Calling/dp/0764235435/ Be sure to "Subscribe" to the "Think Eternity with Matt Brown" Podcast on AccessMore.com or wherever you listen to Podcasts, and follow Matt Brown for Podcast updates and encouragement: instagram.com/evangelistmatt twitter.com/evangelistmatt Facebook.com/evangelistmatt Thinke.org

Who was your favorite athlete growing up? For me it was basketball players like Michael Jordan, and baseball players Ken Griffey Jr. and Darryl Strawberry. I remember as a kid watching 3-time World Series Champion Darryl Strawberry throw the ball all the way from the fences to the catcher. There was no one like him. What I didn't know until later his battle with addiction, cancer, and the amazing way God worked in Darryl story. From enduring an abusive father as a young child, to catapulted fame, and success as a Major League Baseball player, Darryl soon began to pursue the wrong things and spent much of his life addicted to drugs and pleasure. But even while he was chasing the wrong things, God was chasing him the whole time, and now not only is Darryl sober, but he is a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ! We talk about a lot of his journey, and share so much encouragement and hope that you will walk away changed forever. You can catch Darryl and his MLB throwbacks on Instagram here: instagram.com/darrylstrawberry18/ He has a forthcoming book which he will share news on soon. Be sure to "Subscribe" to the "Think Eternity with Matt Brown" Podcast on AccessMore.com or wherever you listen to Podcasts, and follow Matt Brown for Podcast updates and encouragement: instagram.com/evangelistmatt twitter.com/evangelistmatt Facebook.com/evangelistmatt Thinke.org

Are you a happy person? Studies show that happy people enjoy higher odds of a strong marriage, lower odds of divorce, and superior work performance. But only one-third of Americans say they are happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We've made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of us can't find an adequate reason to check the "yes" box on the happiness questionnaire. Don't let your life be mired by dissatisfaction, discontentment, or disappointment any longer. Today, Max Lucado shares with us the unexpected path to a lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy amidst any life circumstance. Welcome to the "Think Eternity with Matt Brown" Podcast! I'm so glad you're here! Let's start off with a bang as Max Lucado joins me to talk about finding happiness in our world today! Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 140 million books in print! Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as Teaching Minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. You can connect with Max at Instagram.com/MaxLucado His book "How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations" is available here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Happiness-Happens-Disappointment-Expectations/dp/0718096134/ Be sure to "Subscribe" to the "Think Eternity with Matt Brown" Podcast on AccessMore.com or wherever you listen to Podcasts, and follow Matt Brown for Podcast updates and encouragement: instagram.com/evangelistmatt twitter.com/evangelistmatt Facebook.com/evangelistmatt Thinke.org

How do you win the battle in your own mind and emotions? That is what I talk with Levi Lusko about today. This has been a battle in his own life since he was young. Levi Lusko is the Pastor of Fresh Life Church - a multisite church located in Montana, Utah, Oregon, and Wyoming. He is the author of Through the Eyes of a Lion, Swipe Right, and I Declare War. You can follow Levi on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/levilusko Pick up Levi's new book "I Declare War: Four Keys to Winning the Battle With Yourself" here: https://www.amazon.com/Declare-War-Winning-Battle-Yourself/dp/0785220860/ Be sure to "Subscribe" to the "Think Eternity with Matt Brown" Podcast on AccessMore.com or wherever you listen to Podcasts, and follow Matt Brown for Podcast updates and encouragement: instagram.com/evangelistmatt twitter.com/evangelistmatt Facebook.com/evangelistmatt Thinke.org