Greg Gorman: Finding Wisdom and Faith in Challenging Times

Greg Gorman shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and developing principles in life. Greg also discusses the significant influence his grandmother had on him and how she planted seeds of wisdom. He opens up about a season in his life where he lost everything and struggled with his faith. Through introspection and a decision to live like he believes, Greg found strength and learned to trust God's plan. In this conversation, Greg Denning shares his journey of transformation in his faith, marriage, and parenting. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating faith and trust in God, just like a farmer tends to a seed. Greg and his wife made a pact to never yell at their kids, instead focusing on building self-confidence and respect. They also prioritize unity in their parenting approach, discussing desired outcomes and presenting a united front. Greg highlights the significance of asking God who He says we are and affirming the identity of ourselves and others.

Takeaways

• Authenticity and vulnerability can make us relatable and bring value to others.
• Developing principles helps navigate decisions and brings clarity to life.
• Influential people, both big and small, can shape our lives and values.
• Faith and trust in God's plan can provide strength during challenging times.
• Belief is absolute, and doubt can be overcome through introspection and choosing faith.
• Cultivating faith and trust in God is essential for personal transformation.
• Parenting with intentionality and avoiding yelling helps build self-confidence and respect in children.
• Unity in parenting, discussing desired outcomes, and presenting a united front is crucial for effective parenting.
• Asking God who He says we are and affirming our identity and the identity of others is powerful.
• Focusing on who we want to be in challenging circumstances can guide our actions and responses.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:47 Childhood and Influence
08:04 Developing Principles and Authenticity
15:13 Challenges and Loss
27:47 Choosing Faith and Trust
28:16 Cultivating Faith and Trust in God
30:10 Parenting with Intentionality and Respect
31:30 Unity in Parenting and Presenting a United Front
38:37 Cultivating the Right Soil for Family
46:57 Focusing on Who We Want to Be

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