What happens when what you see doesn’t match what the teacher knows? In this vulnerable and deeply reflective episode of the Swimming School series, we explore what it means to grow spiritually - not just in the eyes of others, but in the eyes of the one instructor that truly matters: God.📘 In this episode, I share a very personal moment — the day my son got his swimming class result — and how it exposed something we often miss in our Christian walk: God's perspective is what matters most.We talk about:- Spiritual activities vs. true spiritual growth- Why motives matter- How God handles our “repeats”- And how to live knowing that your most important audience is just one person: God.

Welcome back to the Mustard Seed Podcast with Oluwatayo Alofun! In this third episode of our Swimming School series, we dive deep into the power of mastering the basics — both in swimming and in our spiritual lives.From repeated drills in swimming class to everyday spiritual practices like prayer, Bible reading, fasting, and serving — this episode encourages us to embrace repetition, value small steps, and stay consistent.🧭 Spiritual growth isn't about dramatic leaps. It's about mastering the daily disciplines — the basics — over time.⏱️ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:00:00 – Introduction: Welcome back to the Mustard Seed Podcast00:39 – Episode Title: "Just Learn the Basics"01:38 – Repetition in swimming class: doing the same thing over and over02:18 – Frustration as a parent watching slow, repeated progress03:25 – The turning point: diving into the deep end04:17 – Watching his son swim without a life jacket05:00 – The realization: mastery is in the basics05:40 – Spiritual parallel: growth is built on basic disciplines06:13 – Story of a young man and the song "Read Your Bible, Pray Every Day"06:58 – God speaks through simplicity07:38 – Basic #1: Consistent prayer, even if it's just 5 minutes08:14 – Basic #2: Daily Bible reading, even if it’s just one chapter08:53 – Basic #3: Fasting as a weekly discipline, not just annual marathons09:27 – Why small fasts done consistently are better than once-a-year long ones10:03 – Basic #4: Serving and sharing your faith regularly10:34 – Discipline around evangelism: one person per week11:16 – Conclusion: Spiritual growth is in consistency, not occasional greatness11:55 – Final encouragement and call to share the episode 12:25 – Outro: Faith like a mustard seed can move mountains

Welcome back to the Mustard Seed Podcast with Oluwatayo Alofun! In this second episode of our Swimming School series, we explore the powerful metaphor of the life jacket — a spiritual support system that keeps you afloat during your journey of growth.From prayer partners to playlists, and audio Bibles to screen time limits, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you stay spiritually afloat and avoid drowning in daily distractions.🛟 What’s your own spiritual life jacket? Let’s find out together.👇 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:00:00 – Introduction: Welcome back to Mustard Seed Podcast00:38 – Episode title: "You Need a Life Jacket"01:36 – Observing life jackets during swimming classes02:15 – Why life jackets matter even in shallow water02:58 – The spiritual metaphor: life jackets in our walk with God03:35 – Life Jacket #1: Having a prayer partner05:00 – Life Jacket #2: Creating screen time limits for social media06:52 – Setting healthy digital boundaries (and how to stick to them)07:28 – Life Jacket #3: Building a playlist of spiritual songs09:18 – Life Jacket #4: Listening to the audio Bible10:24 – Passive listening builds faith and retention over time10:58 – Life Jacket #5: Using audiobooks for spiritual growth11:29 – Recommended app: Speechify (or explore your own options)12:12 – Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12 – Take heed lest you fall12:54 – Final encouragement: Build systems, stay afloat, grow with God13:30 – Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it 13:50 – Outro: Faith like a mustard seed can move mountains