Stay Close to God: Lessons From Dad | The MAKING CHANGES Podcast

Successful but unfulfilled? Brother Bernard had success but seeing his immigrant father's commitment to his faith made him reevaluate what true purpose is. Growing up, Brother Bernard watched his Filipino immigrant father sacrifice everything to start over in America, yet somehow stay completely devoted to his faith. The question that never left Brother Bernard alone: Why? Why was his dad’s faith so strong? In This Episode 00:00 The Search for Meaning 02:54 Lessons from a Father’s Faith 05:43 The Journey to the Ministry 08:40 Finding True Happiness 11:42 The Call to Serve 14:50 Faith Through Adversity 17:41 The Impact of Faith on Family 20:45 The Role of Gratitude 23:28 Transformative Changes in Life 26:42 The Legacy of Faith 29:32 Navigating Life’s Challenges 32:22 The Blessings of Service 35:11 The Importance of Perspective 38:10 Embracing Change 41:01 The Power of Connection 43:42 Lessons for Future Generations 46:37 The Bigger Picture of Life 49:27 The Importance of Faith in Grief 52:16 The Journey of Self-Discovery 55:14 The Role of a Parent 57:40 Final Reflections on Faith and Family Brother Bernard’s journey to joining the ministry shows us that sometimes the greatest changes happen when we stop to understand the why behind what we do, why we’re here, and the true purpose God gives us. If Brother Bernard’s story resonates with you, or if you know anyone who has ever felt that feeling of getting everything but still feeling empty, share this episode. Sometimes we need someone to tell us that sacrificing for our true purpose doesn’t mean we’re at a loss… the truth is, it can be the complete opposite. For more Making Changes podcasts, visit incmedia.org or find it anywhere you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening, and may your change uplift you. If you want to learn more about the Church Of Christ and its doctrines, please send us a message here: https://incmedia.org/study-with-us/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) To see more of our programming, check out our main channel:    / @incmedia.official