272: Brian Sexton and Being Prepared to Serve

Brian Sexton is the host of The Intentional Encourager Podcast and author of People Buy From People: 10 Powerful People Lessons From the Ultimate People Person, My Dad. Today, Brian shares how prayer influenced his life early, his dad’s profound influence, and how he stopped running from a call to preach. He also shares an interesting connection between his family and his wife’s family that he never saw coming. Brian’s story reminds us that with a little intionality, we can all encourage someone every day.

Listen to Brian’s story now!

Stories Brian shared:

Growing up in Ohio in an influential area
The blister that prayer removed as a baby
His dad’s encouragement to know God
Why he always tries to live in repentance
Meeting his wife and how God provided
How his mother-in-law knew his grandfather
Sensing a call to preach during a revival
Learning the value of intentionality
How losing his dad sent him into the spiritual desert
The dream he had about his father
Learning to be his own man
The three points of encouragement

Great quotes from Brian:

People who want to be liberated will do just about anything to be set free.

God is the ultimate connector.

I was trying to reason with God about things he already knew.

If you have a cell phone, you can be an encourager.

Encouraged people, empower people.

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