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Understanding Your Calling Through the Seasons of Life - Rich Wilson | Wake-Up Call Conversations Jan 21, 2026

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In this Wake-Up Call Conversation, host JD Walt engages in a heartfelt conversation with Rich Wilson, focusing on the importance of spiritual parenting and the role of local churches in supporting college students. Rich shares his journey of working with the collegiate generation for over 27 years, emphasizing the significance of seizing opportunities and trusting in divine purpose. They speak on the high and low moments of life as we pass through good and hard seasons, and how God meets us in thost moments.

The discussion highlights the transformative power of intergenerational relationships, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique callings and contribute to the spiritual growth of younger generations. The episode also touches on Rich's upcoming book, "A Call Less Ordinary," which explores the concept of calling through life's seasons.

Rich's book "A Call Less Ordinary":
https://my.seedbed.com/product/a-call-less-ordinary/

Fusion USA: https://www.fusionusa.org/

Why Horses Are Never Enough Jan 21, 2026

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We put so much stock and confidence in horsepower, while Scripture is clear that horsepower will never get it done.

The Mark of a True Friend Jan 20, 2026

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Grace me to be a better friend to others—to listen deeply, to take the time to see into them, and to call forth their deepest and truest self.

When We Help the Poor, We Worship God (and Vice Versa) Jan 19, 2026

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Poverty is a diabolical reality, and to the extent we judge the poor for their poverty we perpetuate the cycle.

Humble Yourself or Be Humiliated Later—Your Choice Jan 18, 2026

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In the final analysis there are only two choices: humility or humiliation. Wisdom chooses while there's still time.

Why We Settle for Gold-Plated Instead of Solid Gold Jan 17, 2026

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The meaning of life is learning to love like God loves, with creative power. The process is refinement.

The Secret to Great Planning Jan 16, 2026

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We don’t put our trust in our plans. Nor do we trust that our plans are God’s will. We trust God.

The Surprising Foundation for the Spiritual Life Jan 15, 2026

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Gentleness does not mean softness. It is probably more clearly seen in the way one expresses firmness.

Why What You Are Angry About Is Not Why You Are Angry Jan 14, 2026

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Wisdom is the everyday expression of skillful love

The Smallest Biggest Truth about Money Jan 13, 2026

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There is no such thing as easy money.

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