Why do we rush to set new goals without first reflecting on what God has already done?

In this episode of Think On These Things, we discuss the importance of starting the year with gratitude and praise, rooted in Philippians 4:8. Instead of focusing only on what went wrong or what still needs to happen, we reflect on God’s faithfulness through both the good and the difficult moments.

From personal growth and patience to marriage, expectations, and learning to trust God’s timing, this conversation highlights why remembrance and gratitude are essential for spiritual and emotional growth.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your goals didn’t fully come to pass, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and hope for the year ahead.

Most agency owners don’t fail because they aren’t working hard.
They fail because they’re building the wrong things at the wrong time.

In this episode, we sit down with Jesse P. Gilmore, founder of Niche Control and creator of the Leverage of Growth Framework, to unpack why so many agency owners get stuck — and how to break through without burning out.

Jesse has coached 500+ agency owners, and in this conversation he shares real, practical insights on:

• Why hustle culture eventually breaks agencies
• The first systems founders must build to scale
• How thinking must change at each revenue stage ($0 → $1M+)
• Why sales clarity beats marketing in the early stages
• When (and who) to hire as your first key team members
• How to build an agency that doesn’t depend entirely on you

This episode is especially valuable for agency owners, consultants, freelancers, and service-based entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to focus on next.

If you want better systems, clearer offers, stronger leverage, and less chaos, this conversation will give you direction you can actually apply.

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House of David: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/House-of-David/0FDRQYNQWZ8H8H1YL6G9P4N0G9The Promised Land: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandSeriesPart 1: Dating After 30, Singleness, and Other Questions Answered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac-TrYUD8R4&t=113sPart 2: Dating After 30, Singleness, and Other Questions Answered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Kb6HHPYowThis episode of the "Think on These Things" series discusses deep themes found in Christian media, focusing on the new TV series The House of David and a podcast on singleness and dating after 30 by The Perrys. The hosts draw parallels between King Saul's disobedience, fear of man, and its generational impact on his family, emphasizing the biblical principle that obedience is better than sacrifice. They also delve into the complexities of Christian dating, specifically addressing how to reject someone kindly and clearly without gossiping, using their own intentional dating and marriage experience as a framework for seeking God's wisdom in every stage of a relationship.Key Discussion Points1. The House of David and the story of Saul’s disobedience.2. Saul's fear of the people versus David's desire for God's Spirit.3. The principle: Obedience is better than sacrifice.4. How Saul's sin impacted his son, Jonathan, and daughter, Michal.5. The importance of seeking God to clean up toxic generational patterns.6. Podcast on singleness, dating, and rejection (The Perrys with Jackie Hill Perry).Timestamp,Title00:00 - Intro: God, Take Everything Except This02:11 - The House of David TV Series on Amazon Prime 03:58 - Saul's Disobedience: Obedience is Better than Sacrifice 06:00 - Saul's Fear of People vs. God's Wrath 07:12 - Saul's Pride and Protecting His Image as King 08:43 - Saul's Problem with Identity (Hiding to King) 10:26 - Saul vs. David's Repentance 12:46 - Saul's Sin Affected Jonathan and Michal 15:57 - Michal's Rebuking of David: Learned from Family 16:32 - Cleaning Up Toxic Generational Things 22:15 - Podcast: Dating After 30 / Singleness (The Perrys) 23:21 - Rejecting Someone: Being Clear and Kind 27:28 - Nice vs. Kind: Be Straightforward in Rejection 41:24 - Conclusion: Seek God First for the Best Solution