ReVision Podcast

When God Tells us to Shut Up

There are times in business and in life where God will tell us to be quiet. He will tell us to shut up. Here's my thoughts on it. 1. Zacharias Enters the Temple (Luke 1:5-11)God spoke to him through the angel Gabriel while he was doing his normal duties. God often speaks to us when we are not expecting it. God delivers the unexpected during the most unexpected times.There was no warning.2. The Promise (Luke 1:12-17)The unexpected can be unbelievable.The promises may not always line up with what we believe.3. The Unbelief (Luke 1:18)The unexpectant can be filled with disbeliefZacharias was old. Elizabeth was old. She was barren. There was no physical way for it to be possible.4. The deafening Silence (Luke 19-56)The practice of prudence should be implemented.The need to recognize that there are power of wordsThere is power of life and death in our words.The words we say can abort or build a firm foundation for the promise.5. The mute speaks (Luke 1:57-66)Zacharias was silenced throughout the pregnancy of John the Baptist. The people around him had plans for the baby. They had ideas and thoughts.They wanted to name the baby after his father. Zacharias knew what he was told. The baby would be named John. The naming of the baby made absolutely no sense. Others feel the same way about your dream/vision. It went against the grain. God's ways are not our ways; His thoughts are not our thoughts. Hence the reason that Zacharias needed to be silenced. Bottom line: God doesn't do things the way we think it should be done. Jesus was born in a stable. John was born to a barren woman. The world was created even though God knew that man would fall. God is not surprised by the dreams you have, and you should not be surprised that He may have you silenced for a season to keep you from killing your own dream. Support the showThank you for listening!Let me know what you think by leaving a review or email me your thoughts to will@thewilliamhowell.com. Help support this show by visiting our affiliate links below:Looking for a great Audiobook? There are times when I love to read but don't have time. Chirpbooks is a great way to listen on the go without breaking the bank. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am a huge cyber-security nerd and when it comes to protecting my data, I trust Nord VPN with up to 3 months free when you sign up with my link today! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave a five-star rating on your favorite platform!**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links....

Reasons That You Should NOT Support Your Friend's Business

I remember it just like yesterday when I was driving and came to this empty field. I can still hear these words "it's time to tend to your own field." I didn't fully understand this concept until recently. Find out what I mean by that and the reasons that you should not support your friend's business. It isn't what you think.Support the showThank you for listening!Let me know what you think by leaving a review or email me your thoughts to will@thewilliamhowell.com. Help support this show by visiting our affiliate links below:Looking for a great Audiobook? There are times when I love to read but don't have time. Chirpbooks is a great way to listen on the go without breaking the bank. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am a huge cyber-security nerd and when it comes to protecting my data, I trust Nord VPN with up to 3 months free when you sign up with my link today! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave a five-star rating on your favorite platform!**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links....

When You Want to Throw in the Towel

Anything worth building is going to be hard. You will have days when you want to throw in the towel. We are not designed to quit. We are not designed to give up. We are designed to add and to multiply. There will be people who will come to stop you. They will put barriers in your path. They will try everything in their power to keep you from doing what you need to do. Today we will talk about people who wanted to give up but didn't. Historically, we have seen many what we call as great leaders be people who simply tried over and over until they succeeded.  Abraham Lincoln is one of my favorite people to read about.He failed at business. He failed at politics when he ran for congress and lost including two senate and two-house seats. He failed in relationships with the loss of his first fiancée, the death of three of his children, and his wife's own struggles. Yet he went on to become a great president.When inventing the light bulb, Thomas Edison was asked about his failures. He was attributed with the quote "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." In Biblical times, we find many characters who did not give up but persevered. Smith Wigglesworth said "The greatest weakness in the world is unbelief. When there is fidelity between you and God and the love of God is so real that you feel that you can do anything for Jesus, all the promises are yea and amen to those who believe." 1 John 4:4 tells us that "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them because He who is in you is greater than he is who is in the world."You cannot overcome unless you are faced with challenges. Sure, you can "avoid" those challenges, but the challenges will still come. You will always be presented with opportunities to overcome or to give up. John 16:33 tells us  that we can be assured of one thing...we will have trials but that we can trust that Jesus has already overcome them. Victory is a choice. Support the showThank you for listening!Let me know what you think by leaving a review or email me your thoughts to will@thewilliamhowell.com. Help support this show by visiting our affiliate links below:Looking for a great Audiobook? There are times when I love to read but don't have time. Chirpbooks is a great way to listen on the go without breaking the bank. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am a huge cyber-security nerd and when it comes to protecting my data, I trust Nord VPN with up to 3 months free when you sign up with my link today! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave a five-star rating on your favorite platform!**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links....

Scams, Scams, and More Scams

When it comes to our businesses and our personal lives, it is important to be vigilant in scams that come across our radar. Our client's personal information and our own personal information is vital to protect. In this episode, we will tackle a few of the scams that are prevalent online and how we can work together to prevent them. Pleasant GreenNetwork ChuckJason DionScammerPayBackKitbogaHave you or someone you know been affected by a scam? Here's is a resource to help! https://classactionu.org/data-breach/what-to-do/ Support the showThank you for listening!Let me know what you think by leaving a review or email me your thoughts to will@thewilliamhowell.com. Help support this show by visiting our affiliate links below:Looking for a great Audiobook? There are times when I love to read but don't have time. Chirpbooks is a great way to listen on the go without breaking the bank. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am a huge cyber-security nerd and when it comes to protecting my data, I trust Nord VPN with up to 3 months free when you sign up with my link today! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave a five-star rating on your favorite platform!**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links....

Career Killing Clues That It's Time For You To Go

Have you ever wanted a clue as it when it is time for you to hand in your notice? Here are four of them!  I talk extensively with you about my experience in learning this along with a few other tips to move forward in your career.Support the showThank you for listening!Let me know what you think by leaving a review or email me your thoughts to will@thewilliamhowell.com. Help support this show by visiting our affiliate links below:Looking for a great Audiobook? There are times when I love to read but don't have time. Chirpbooks is a great way to listen on the go without breaking the bank. Check it out!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I am a huge cyber-security nerd and when it comes to protecting my data, I trust Nord VPN with up to 3 months free when you sign up with my link today! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leave a five-star rating on your favorite platform!**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links....