(đź’¸34/40) Stop Climbing Trees If You Were Born to Swim: A Revolutionary Approach to Discovering Your True Calling
SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich
Release Date: 11/23/2024
We Tithed Our Way Into Homelessness (And God Used It)
SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich
What if obedience doesn’t lead to the breakthrough you expected? Andy and Serena Ryan did “the right things.” They took a biblical money course. They committed to tithing. They tried to steward their finances faithfully. And then everything fell apart. They lost income. Fell behind on rent. Needed food pantries and church assistance. And eventually—after months of praying for a miracle—they packed up their family and moved into an RV in someone else’s backyard. This episode isn’t a prosperity story. It’s a surrender story. In one of the most...
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Why Your Stuff Might Be Blocking Your Blessings (with Joshua Becker)
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Most Christians agree that materialism is bad… but few of us have ever connected the clutter in our garages to the condition of our hearts. In this episode, Bob sits down with Joshua Becker (author of Uncluttered Faith and founder of BecomingMinimalist.com) to explore a provocative idea: what if consumerism isn’t just a money issue—but a spiritual one? Joshua makes the case that the things we own—and the things we want—may be quietly choking out our fruitfulness, distracting us from God’s best, and stealing time, energy, and joy we didn’t realize we were...
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God Is Warning Us About AI (And Most Christians Aren't Listening)
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Is God Warning Us About AI? The Biblical Case for Preparing Now! Before every major disruption in Scripture—famine, flood, exile—God warned His people first. Those who listened didn’t just survive… they thrived. So what if we’re living in one of those moments right now? In this episode, Bob and Linda wrestle with a question many Christians are quietly asking: What does the rise of AI mean for our work, our finances, and our faith—and how should God’s people respond? This isn’t fear-based. It’s faith-filled preparation. From Joseph...
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A Dishwasher Spent 10 Years With the Ultra Rich (Here’s What He Learned)
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What if wealth isn’t about luck, connections, or hustle—but about how you think? In today’s episode, we unpack a fascinating story of a 17-year-old dishwasher who spent a decade working inside a high-end country club alongside ultra-wealthy members. What he learned completely dismantled common assumptions about rich people—and surprisingly, many of his lessons line up directly with Scripture. Bob and Linda walk through 7 mindset shifts that separate people who grow wealth from those who stay stuck, and why renewing your mind around money may be the most biblical...
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The Bible's Hidden Habits for Financial Success
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In this episode, Bob and Linda unpack spiritual habits found in Scripture that quietly shape financial outcomes—habits that have nothing to do with spreadsheets or hustle culture, but everything to do with becoming the kind of person money can be trusted with. These aren’t the usual “Christian money tips.” They’re deeper. And once you see them, you can’t unsee them. 🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode Bob and Linda walk through 7 overlooked spiritual disciplines that directly affect how we earn, spend, save, and steward money: Why...
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Even after spiritual abuse, THIS is why I still tithe
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Spiritual abuse around money almost made us stop giving altogether. We’ve seen manipulation from the pulpit. We’ve witnessed leaders mishandle funds. We’ve felt the tension between honoring God and distrusting institutions. And yet… we still tithe. In this episode, Bob and Linda have an honest, nuanced conversation about why they chose not to let other people’s failures steal something God wanted to use for their freedom. This is not a legalistic defense of tithing. It’s a heart-level conversation about obedience, trust, healing, and...
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A nurse recorded 300 deaths and found these 7 things are all that matter…
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What if the clearest wisdom for living well only shows up at the end of life? After spending 15 years in hospice care, one nurse noticed a haunting pattern: when people are dying, the masks come off—and they all say remarkably similar things. Regrets. Realizations. Truths they wish they’d acted on sooner. In this episode, Bob & Linda unpack the 7 life lessons repeated again and again by people on their deathbeds—and how we can live differently now, without waiting for “someday.” This isn’t about morbid curiosity. It’s about clarity. ...
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Why God's blessings can be dangerous (so burn the chariots!)
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In today’s episode, Bob & Linda explore one of the most overlooked spiritual tests in the Christian life: how to stay dependent on God in the midst of blessings. Drawing from Joshua 11, they unpack the strange moment where God tells Israel to hamstring the horses and burn the enemy’s chariots—the ancient equivalent of destroying tanks after a battle. Why would God command that? Because victories can be just as spiritually dangerous as trials. Through personal stories—from unexpected financial provision, to early blogging years, to painful seasons of health challenges—Bob &...
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Christians Are Getting THIS Wrong About Giving (and why it's hurting us more than we realize)
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Jesus said, “Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” But does that really mean Christians should never talk about giving? In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible—and why misreading it has quietly hurt generosity, discipleship, and spiritual growth in the church. Sparked by a viral clip referencing Matthew 6, they walk through what Jesus was actually addressing (motive, not visibility), why public generosity shows up all over Scripture, and how sharing testimonies—when done with the...
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Faith isn't what you think it is (Bible Study)
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Most of us were taught that faith means "trying really hard to believe" — especially with our finances. But in the Bible-study-style episode, Bob & Linda unpack Hebrews 11, Romans 10:17, and Jesus' "abide" teaching to reveal a surprising truth: 👉 Biblical faith isn't mustered. It's received. And once you see that, anxiety shrinks, striving stops, and finances shift. Join Bob & Linda as they walk through their own misconceptions about faith, why effort-based Christianity wears us out, and how to let God grow real, evidence-bearing faith in your financial life. This one is...
info_outlineWhat if everything you've been taught about success is actually holding you back from what you were created to do?
In this game-changing episode, we dive deep into why Einstein believed we've been measuring human potential all wrong—and how this massive misconception might be the very thing keeping you from discovering your true calling.
Here's what you'll learn:
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Why traditional markers of success (SAT scores, job titles, net worth) are often misleading indicators of your true potential
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The profound truth about why some people make everything look effortless (while others struggle endlessly)
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How one Olympic athlete's controversial decision reveals the secret to finding your purpose
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The surprising reason why your "weaknesses" might actually be pointing to your calling
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Why the baker's story from George Mueller's orphanage changes everything about how we view purpose
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The critical difference between chasing money and chasing your calling (and why it matters)
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How to identify what you were actually created to do (including 3 powerful questions you can ask yourself today)
Key Questions to Discover Your Calling:
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What comes easier to you than most?
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What feels like work to others but feels like fun to you?
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What are you wondering why most people aren't good at?
Resources Mentioned:
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Book: "Simple Money, Rich Life" by Bob and Linda Lotich Get your FREE copy (just pay shipping): https://seedtime.com/free
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Movie: "Chariots of Fire" - The Eric Liddell Story
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Book: "The Art of Work" by Jeff Goins: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Work-Proven-Discovering-Meant/dp/0718022076
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Bible Verses Referenced:
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Jeremiah 33
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Colossians 3:23
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Psalm 139:14
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SeedTime Money 40-week checklist (mentioned as part of our ongoing series): https://seedtime.com/give1m
🎯 Action Steps:
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Start experimenting with new things (like Tom's guitar-making story teaches us)
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Ask trusted friends/family what they see as your natural gifts
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Look for patterns in your journey so far
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Begin serving where you are while preparing for where you're called to be
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Get Our Free Book: https://seedtime.com/free
Remember: You're not a second-rate creation. You were fearfully and wonderfully made for a specific purpose. If you're feeling like a fish trying to climb a tree, it's time to find your pond and start swimming.
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