Welcome to another Thursday UNFILTERED blog post, the only blog that observes knowledge travels at the speed of light. But it cannot keep up with stupid.
Two quick things before today’s article:
1) This summer, while my two podcasts are on hiatus, I’ve been absorbed with a new project. (See 20 Years of Projects for the entire list of projects). The new project: I’ve been building a new robust online seminar.
The seminar is called “Reimagining Scripture, Prayer, and Discipleship.” And it’s slated to release January 2026.
The seminar will contain recent conference messages I delivered in Mississippi and Indiana that have never been released, along with many other resources that haven’t seen the light of day yet.
Stay on the email list and you’ll be notified when the seminar drops. I’m happy with how it’s turning out so far, and I think you will love it.
2) I’m still making the podcast rounds to discuss content related to the new book. If you listen to a podcast you think I should be interviewed on, here’s how to actually make it happen: reach out to the hosts privately.
Don’t tag them on social media or leave public comments. That approach is useless and often hurts more than helps (since trolls abound online).
Most podcasters are accessible in some way, so send them a private email or message. Or use their contact form on their website.
That’s the only way this actually works – a direct recommendation. It’s important that when you reach out, you send them the new book landing page which has the 20 endorsements, a sampler, and previous interviews: TheUntoldStory.net
Thanks in advance.
Now for today’s feature.
Speaking about Timothy, Acts 16:2-3 says,
“The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him [Timothy.] Paul wanted to take him along on the journey…”
Who spoke well of Timothy?
His fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who were part of the assemblies in Lystra and Iconium.
As I argued in my new book, Timothy likely belonged to the church in Lystra. But Iconium was a six-hour walk away, so the believers in each assembly no doubt visited each other from time to time.
The Christians in both assemblies KNEW Timothy personally. They were PART of his life. And they OBSERVED him.
My heart is to meet the young Timothys who God is preparing now … those who are called to His work.
Question: Whether you’re a Timothy or not, do the believers who know you personally speak well of you when you aren’t present?
I’m not speaking about people you used to know years ago, but those who are currently in your life. People with whom you communicate regularly.
Do they “speak well” of you?
Consider it. It’s a mark to hit. Especially if you are called to God’s work.
Until next Thursday.
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