• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Frank Viola | Beyond Evangelical

Frank Viola | Beyond Evangelical

Official Blog of Author & Speaker Frank Viola. Digging below the surface and moving beyond the shallows in today's Christianity.

  • Contact
  • Books
  • Samples
  • Podcasts
  • Articles
  • Courses
  • Speaking
  • YouTube
  • FAQ
  • About

Sage Advice for Leaders & Creators

Welcome to another Thursday UNFILTERED blog post, the only blog that thanks its arms for always being by its side, its legs for always supporting it, and its fingers because it can always count on them.

The best insights come through experience.

A listener labeled the guidance I offered in a recent podcast interview as “sage advice.” Since the advice was born out of hard-won experience, the term fits. Though I’m not sure how “sagy” I actually am. I prefer parsley.

Anyways, I was a guest on a show tailored to Christian men in ministry and business. In it, I discussed what I believe to be critical insights for all leaders and creators, both women and men.

While the context was faith-based, the substance is universal. And while the specific podcast I was interviewed on was geared toward men, the advice is for everyone.

The interview contains some of my best advice for those making a ruckus – ministers, writers, teachers, musicians, artists, spiritual leaders, etc.

Basically, the interview is for anyone committed to making a difference in the world – which includes you.

I’ve distilled the interview into four concise segments. Hit play on each segment and invest a few minutes. It could change your life and your impact.

Here’s the breakdown:

Part 1 covers trends in Christianity, superficial spirituality vs. the deeper Christian life, productivity hacks and distractions, the studio life vs. the industrial life, dealing with discouragement.

Part 2 covers the definition of success, knowing when to launch, the weight of experience, controversy, navigating through joy, life, and peace in your work, the meaning of courage.

Part 3 covers failure and reassurance, handling compliments and criticisms, how to reframe failure and learn from it, the necessity for investing in training, mentor/mentee relationships, a critical resource for authors, bloggers, creators.

Part 4 covers how to deal with criticism, the three types of critics, when you know it’s time to write a book, my favorite books in the catalog, the main pieces of advice for Christians who want to make an impact in the world, the revolutionary kingdom message, how to find a mentor.

GO HERE to listen to each segment. They’re all displayed on one page.

Now off to eat some eggs sprinkled with parsley and sage.

Until next Thursday,

fv

For more, check out:

Speaking Invitations * The Books * The Podcasts * YouTube Channel

Category: Rethinking

About Frank Viola

Frank Viola is a best-selling author, blogger, speaker, and consultant to authors and writers. His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. To learn more about Frank and his work, go to 20 Years of Projects. To invite Frank to speak at your event, go to his Speaking Page. Due to a new problem with persistent spam that we haven’t figured out how to control, comments are closed for the present time. To contact Frank, use the “Contact” page in the top menu.

Previous Post:The Big Inside Job
Next Post:The Noise of Strangers

FRANK’S UNFILTERED THURSDAY ARTICLES CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.

Just click the button and sign up. It’s free and you’ll receive two books and an audio seminar as a “thank you.” Welcome to the deeper journey!

Sign Me Up

Frank Viola

Frank is a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster, and blogger. He helps serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. His blog – frankviola.org – is regularly ranked in the top 5 of all Christian blogs on the Web and his podcast – Christ is All – has ranked #1 in Canada and #2 in the USA on Apple Podcasts. He and his conversation partners also host The Insurgence Podcast. Frank’s books have sold over 600,000 copies and they’ve been translated into many languages.

Learn More About Frank
  • Books
  • Podcasts
  • Articles
  • Courses
  • Speaking
  • FAQ

Privacy Policy

Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2025 · Frank Viola · Designed by Stormhill Media

Privacy Policy - Terms and Conditions