Rising through Authentic Leadership and Faith
The Faithful Servant
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the trials and failures in your life or leadership journey? In this episode, Eric shares his path from the brink of business failure back to rejuvenation and passion for his work and life. Offering a roadmap to transforming your struggles into stories of hope, resilience, and renewed faith, Eric provides clarity in the importance of humility, hard work, and leading with authenticity in the quest to rewrite one’s story. Listen in for an inspiring message on rising from failure and embracing the role of a leader God calls you to be.
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Awakened to Serve: A Call to God's Faithful
The Faithful Servant
Are you ready to be awakened by a powerful story of service and love? How we serve others and guide them back to God's love will bring immense joy, peace, and purpose. In this episode, Eric shares a profound story of being awakened at 4:15 am by a neighbor in need, highlighting the importance of making oneself available to be used by God. By embracing the opportunities God provides, Eric encourages others to stand as well and proclaim, "Here I am. Send me." The impact of serving as God's instrument, offers hope and healing to those around us. So are you awake and ready to serve when God calls...
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How to Prioritize God in Your Busy Life
The Faithful Servant
Are you struggling to find balance in your busy life? Eric tackles the common struggles of living an imbalanced life filled with work, family, and personal desires. In this episode, Eric shares his reflections and spiritual insight to help guide you towards achieving balance in your life. Learn about the three pivotal rules that Eric has for finding balance - recognizing everything comes from God, treating time as precious, and pursuing what truly matters. By eliminating distractions and being present in the moment, prioritizing God will navigate life's challenges with a sense of peace and...
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From The Bar Scene to Following God - Part 2
The Faithful Servant
What does it truly mean to serve others and God through the ups and downs of life? In this week's episode of the Faithful Servant Podcast, Eric Howland continues his discussion with Al Brown. This conversation deepens into the purpose and training in the faith. The focus is not on conventional forms of training but on how life experiences shape and redefine our purpose throughout different seasons of life. Both Eric and Al share personal testimonies, reflecting on their past, marked by challenges and transformations that led them to embrace their purpose in serving others and God. ...
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From The Bar Scene to Following God
The Faithful Servant
How can a journey from the bar scene lead to a life-changing calling? In a chance encounter at Ace Hardware, Eric of the Faithful Servant podcast meets AL Brown during a search for wall studs and drill bits. Their conversation on faith, divine appointments, and God's work unfolds from an unexpected meeting at the store. AL Brown shares his journey from the bar scene to a life-changing calling, emphasizing the importance of following God's divine guidance. The episode highlights the podcast's mission to share God's love and power. Through Eric's discussion with AL Brown, they explore faith in...
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Mentorship, Faith, and Growth with Mitch Elliot
The Faithful Servant
In this episode of the Faithful Servant podcast, host Eric Howland invites his mentor he met at Relevant Church, Mitch Elliot, to explore mentorship and navigating life's moments with faith. They discuss the biblical tenet of "Iron sharpens iron" and reflect on the role mentors play in guiding personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Eric and Mitch share their testimonies, emphasizing staying rooted in faith through trials and embracing one's role in God's kingdom. They discuss topics and offer insights on fostering relationships built on listening, transparency, and laughter. This...
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Turning Back To God After Turning Away
The Faithful Servant
Do you need to hear about the transformative power of turning back to God after turning away from faith? Eric Howland welcomes back Rashauna Novotny. Last week Rashauna shared her tumultuous life, of betrayal, pain, and a life spiraling out of control. However, this week we hear about the transformative power of turning back to God after seemingly turning Him away forever. Rashauna opens up about her descent into a life filled with substance abuse, destructive relationships, and a profound anger towards God following tragic incidents in her life. Rashauna's turning point emerges from the...
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Redemption: Raushanah Novotny’s Story
The Faithful Servant
Ever wondered how one can overcome deep trauma and find restoration through faith? In this episode of The Faithful Servant, guest Raushanah Novotny shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and being saved and restored by God. Raushanah shares about her turbulent childhood, the loss of her 'Drug Lord' father to an FBI and DEA raid, her mother's drug addiction, and her own struggles with drugs, alcohol, and abusive relationships. She reminds us all that God is always working in the background, even when we can't see it, and that joy is possible, even in the darkest of times. If...
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Finding Faith in the Trenches with Monika Philp
The Faithful Servant
How did a little girl on the brink of homelessness lead to a profound relationship with God? In this episode of The Faithful Servant, host Eric Holland is joined by Monika Philp, who shares her powerful story of her childhood immigration struggles and facing personal and financial hardships. Monika tells how challenges became her greatest teachers, leading her to discover her purpose in serving others and being a living example of showing people God's unconditional love. The transformative power of faith, the importance of serving where you are, and the impact of God's love in turning life's...
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Embracing the Messy Middle
The Faithful Servant
How do we find the courage to face conflicts head-on and make the tough choices that lead to resolution? In this episode of The Faithful Servant, Eric talks from the heart about conflict and the difficult choices we face: to walk away or to step courageously toward resolution. With heartfelt acknowledgment of his own struggles and mistakes, Eric speaks on embracing the 'messy middle' of disagreements and the transformative work required to navigate challenges with grace, love, and a spirit of reconciliation. This episode is a call to challenge ourselves—are we willing to meet others in the...
info_outlineAre you feeling overwhelmed by the trials and failures in your life or leadership journey? In this episode, Eric shares his path from the brink of business failure back to rejuvenation and passion for his work and life. Offering a roadmap to transforming your struggles into stories of hope, resilience, and renewed faith, Eric provides clarity in the importance of humility, hard work, and leading with authenticity in the quest to rewrite one’s story. Listen in for an inspiring message on rising from failure and embracing the role of a leader God calls you to be.