A heart-first kickoff to season two on the power of abiding in Jesus, why confidence flows from intimacy with God, and how to diagnose fruit to find the root. We talk with John Zick about honest stories, simple rhythms, and practical boundaries to guard your heart and lead from overflow.

• Defining abiding as ongoing relationship with God
• Rival mentality versus true fulfillment
• Fruit diagnostics from Galatians to locate your roots
• Anointing versus approval and the danger of autopilot
• Practical boundaries and calendar blocks for health
• Integrating prayer into ordinary moments
• Resetting vision for ministry by guarding your heart
• Resources from the Called Initiative and how to connect

Connect with John Zick!

✉️ Jzick@ag.org

Check out the CALLED free resources at called.ag.org

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Connect with the hosts!

Eran Holt - Director of Lead the Generation

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Caleb Leake - Youth Pastor at Allison Park Church

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