Why does it matter to know and define our personal values? Jake and Brett argue that discovering our personal value system can help us understand and live God’s unique design for our lives. Whether we have taken the time to define our core values or not, we all live out of an unspoken code. The more we seek to live a well-ordered life and come to understand what makes us tick, the better we can fulfill our unique mission in the world.
Guiding Quote
But let your word 'yes be 'yes,' and your 'no be 'no.' - Matthew 5:37
Key Points
Brett’s high: he’s grandfather to a second grandbaby, Sebastian!
Our personal values are a manifestation of God’s unique design for our life, but they have to be discovered
Examples of why personal values matter
Our emotions can reveal our values when they’re well ordered
A model you can use to uncover your values: define, align, refine
How Brett and Jake have defined, aligned and refined their own values
How can we recognize if we’re out of alignment with our values?
Discussion Questions
What stood out to you in this episode?
Take a moment to do the ‘eulogy’ exercise: what do you want people to say about you at the end of your life? How do these things point toward your values?
Resources
The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path, Robert Barron (book)
Gladiator (movie)
Episode 78: The Compass vs the Clock, Way of the Heart (podcast)
Episode 91: The Masculine Healing Journey with Dr. Bob Schuchts (podcast)
Principle-Centered Leadership, Stephen Covey (book)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey (book)
First Things First, Stephen Covey (book)
The Leadership Challenge (book)
John C Maxwell (author)
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Jordan Peterson (book)
