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When life is packed with meetings, errands, and ministry, how do you keep your soul steady and your purpose clear? We open 1 Timothy and find a roadmap for busy believers: pray first, guard the gospel, grow in character, and lead from a quiet strength that comes from the Holy Spirit. Timothy’s story meets us where we live—messy calendars, real doubts, and a longing to be useful without burning out.
We start with Ephesus, a church swamped by hot takes and harmful ideas, and Paul’s call to “fight the good fight” with courage and clarity. You’ll hear why prayer is the first move, not the last resort, and how the often-misread call to “be silent” is actually an invitation to hēsychia (ἡσυχία)—a settled, Spirit-led calm for both men and women who lead. We unpack what mature leadership looks like in real life: self-control, hospitality, gentleness, and a trustworthy reputation that shines in Zoom rooms, living rooms, and sanctuary aisles alike.
Then we explore chapter four’s heartbeat: set an example, fan your gift into flame, and reject hyper-spiritual myths that dismiss God’s good creation. Paul reframes church as family—honor across generations, care for widows, fair accountability for leaders—and offers wise counsel on work, wealth, and the discipline of godliness, eusebeia (εὐσέβεια). The result is a simple, sturdy pattern of discipleship that turns ordinary days into meaningful mission. If you feel too ordinary or too busy, you’ll walk away convinced that your small acts of obedience matter more than you know.
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Chapters
1. Welcome, Purpose, And A Funny Confession (00:00:00)
2. Coaching Invite And Free Resources (00:02:31)
3. Timothy’s Backstory And Calling (00:04:09)
4. False Teaching And Fighting The Good Fight (00:05:15)
5. Prayer First, Opinions Second (00:06:59)
6. Ephesus Chaos And Women In Context (00:08:07)
7. Greek Word Study: “Quiet" (Greek Word Study) (00:08:46)
8. Quietness As Spirit-Led Readiness (00:09:50)
9. Qualities Of Growing Leaders (00:10:40)
10. Be Aware of False Teachings (00:11:44)
11. The Heart of Shepherding (00:13:15)
12. Pursue Godliness (Greek Word Study) (00:14:53)
13. Work, Wealth, And True Godliness (00:16:30)
14. Invitation to Community and Free Resources (00:17:37)
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