by Ozark Leadership Institute
Ponder as You Wander is a podcast created by the Ozark Leadership Institute. Through this podcast, we will answer questions and share compelling stories about God and Christ-centered leadership. Our three main focuses are being Christ-centered, culture shapers, and uncommon leaders. Learn more about OLI here: https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/
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April 29, 2026
<p>In this episode of Ponder as You Wander, Patrick and Morgan talk about God's will for our lives. We can often overcomplicate God's will, yet it's outlined out for us clearly in Scripture. Whether day to day decisions or big ones, this episode will be a great resource for making decisions and living out God's plan for our lives!</p><p></p><p>Ephesians 2:10 / Psalm 32:8 / Micah 6:8 </p><p></p><p>Love God and love your neighbors. Enter into relationship with God that we are so committed to that we are loving God with all of our heart, soul and mind. And as an outcome, we love others well. </p><p></p><p>Matthew 28:18-20 </p><p></p><p>God has a person that God wants you to become. Romans 8:29 </p><p>- People we become then make the every day, daily decisions</p><p>- Can't discern? Ask God for wisdom. James 1:5. </p><p>- If God not pointing one direction and have sought his wisdom, it's an opportunity to choose. And trust God.</p><p>- Seek wise counsel. </p><p></p><p>Context of Jeremiah 29:11</p><p></p><p>"Good theology always starts and ends with God."</p><p></p><p>When sharing the gospel with others, it's not just a tell. It's time for show and tell! Need to show through our words, actions and priorities. We are each an embodied argument for what's most important.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Ozark Leadership Institute, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/. </p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Podcast or submit a contact request, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/podcast/ or email olipodcast@campozarkfoundation.org. </p>
April 22, 2026
<p>In this episode of Ponder as You Wander, Patrick and Morgan talk about Heaven, starting with the question we have all asked at some point in our lives: do dogs go to Heaven? </p><p></p><p>God loves animals! Scripture References:</p><p>Psalm 36:6 / Psalm 50:10-11 / Psalm 147:9 / Matthew 6:26 / Genesis 2 + 3 / Hosea 2:18 / Isaiah 11:6-9 / Romans 8:19</p><p></p><p>What does Scripture say about Heaven? Top 7:</p><p>1. You will have a place to live. (John 14:1-3)</p><p>2. No more hunger, thirst, affliction or tears. (Revelation 7:15-17)</p><p>3. Will be able to recognize the people we love. (2 Samuel 12:23 / 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)</p><p>4. Will be like a city - things to do. (Revelation 21)</p><p>5. We will discover new things. (1 Corinthians 13:12)</p><p>6. Rewarded in Heaven for what we do on earth. (Matthew 5:12 / Colossians 3:24 / Revelation 22:12)</p><p>7. Heaven is filled with God's unfiletered presence.</p><p></p><p>Book Recommendations:</p><p>Heaven by Randy Alcorn</p><p>Imagine Heaven by John Burke</p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Ozark Leadership Institute, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/. </p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Podcast or submit a contact request, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/podcast/ or email olipodcast@campozarkfoundation.org. </p>
April 15, 2026
<p>In this episode of Ponder as You Wander, Patrick and Morgan talk about another leader we see in Scripture, Ezra, from the Old Testament. As leaders, we are always striving to grow and we are thankful for examples in the Bible to gain insight from. </p><p></p><p>Ezra 7 - stepped up as leader to help lead the exiles in Jerusalem. </p><p></p><p>Ezra's leadership:</p><p>High moral character</p><p>Great trust in God</p><p>Inspired people to prioritize their spiritual life</p><p></p><p><u>How to be like Ezra as a leader:</u></p><p></p><p>1. Know that other people are watching the life you live. Where are we leading them? Towards God?</p><p>Matthew 5:16 </p><p></p><p>2. Every life is an embodied argument about what's most important. What you choose to do with your time and how you treat people. </p><p></p><p><u>Uncommon leadership excellence:</u></p><p><u></u></p><p>1. Excellent leaders have a different standard of effort. </p><p>2. Aim with excellence.(Galatians 6:9)</p><p>3. Listen with excellence. (Proverbs 19:20 / Proverbs 13:10)</p><p>4. Be worthy of imitation. </p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Ozark Leadership Institute, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/. </p><p></p><p>To learn more about the Podcast or submit a contact request, please visit our website https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/podcast/ or email olipodcast@campozarkfoundation.org. </p>
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Ponder as You Wander is a podcast created by the Ozark Leadership Institute. Through this podcast, we will answer questions and share compelling stories about God and Christ-centered leadership. Our three main focuses are being Christ-centered, culture shapers, and uncommon leaders.
Learn more about OLI here: https://ozarkleadershipinstitute.com/
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