{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Path for Growth","title":"Decision Making and the Will of God with Dr. Garry Friesen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6239,"description":"How do we know if the decisions we’re making align with God’s will? When Alex found himself asking this question, it led him to a book that changed his life: “Decision Making and the Will of God.” And in this episode, Alex talks with the book’s author, Dr. Garry Friesen. Dr. Friesen explains the two prevailing views of God’s will and unpacks his four-part framework for wise decision making. He also shares insights about how we can apply this framework as business leaders. This episode is full of so much wisdom; you won’t want to miss it!\n\nEpisode Recap:\n\nToday we’re talking with Garry Friesen about his book that changed Alex’s life: “Decision Making and the Will of God” (0:01:04)\n\nWhat inspired you to write a book about God’s will and decision making? (0:03:34)\n\nCan you explain the traditional view of God’s will? (0:09:34)\n\nWhat happens when someone lives by the traditional view? (0:19:27)\n\nWhat are the principles of wise decision making? (0:33:08)\n\nHow does decision making connect to servant leadership? (0:59:09)\n\nWhat does it look like to empower others to make decisions? (1:05:47)\n\nWhat is wisdom, and can contemplative prayer help us get it? (1:16:37)\n\nWhat role do our desires play in understanding God’s will? (1:28:22)\n\nHow do we know when it’s time to leave the details up to God? (1:33:00)\n\n\nResources:\n“Decision Making and the Will of God” by Garry Friesen\nDonate to All the Bible in Community (ABC)\nTry Path for Growth 1on1 Coaching Free for 14 Days\nDownload the Free Reading Guide\n\nConnect with our Founder Alex Judd on LinkedIn and Instagram","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IIGlhIcXs9GmjlL-ZDR_aUxRZEyk9zbAveTfG_FoQ0Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMmY2/Y2U4MjJhMTE5MzFh/MjA5ZGQxYTllYjA0/OTI5Yy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}