Show Notes:
For the finale of our three-part series on leadership, Brig Gen Robert “Gwyn” Armfield, USAF (Ret.), former OCF executive director Lt Gen Bruce Fister, USAF (Ret.), and current OCF executive director Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.) discuss how to navigate matters of conscience–circumstances where your job and your faith seem to be at odds.
Gwyn, Bruce, and Scott begin this conversation by referencing scripture to shape the way we approach such circumstances, serving as a “biblical blueprint” of sorts. Speaking from personal experiences and conversations with friends of all ages, they remind us not be surprised by the tensions we see around us today, but rather to look back and learn from past examples regarding matters of conscience. Above all and in all things, these leaders exhort us to keep Christ at the center of the challenging choices that are sure to come.
In today’s episode, Scott mentions OCF’s Pray-Discover-Obey model, which we invite you to use as a means to be still before God and ask Him for wisdom and direction before future actions are planned out. For an additional resource on the topics we covered throughout this three-part series, consider ordering Gwyn and Bruce’s recently released book, Lead to Serve and Serve to Lead: Leading Well in Turbulent Times.
If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF’s “Be a Guest” webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to podcast@ocfusa.org.
As you listen to this conversation with Gwyn, Bruce, and Scott, here are a few questions to ponder in your personal time, with a small group, or with a mentor:
4. Chris Thompson, Gold Star Mother: “God wants you to keep on living”
3. Rico Lane: “I just didn't have that loving relationship with a father”
2. Becky Haggerty: “God, why don’t you care?”
1: Chipu Chu: “I was broken. I needed a savior.”
Season 2 Introduction
55. MIDN Isaiah Walker: Finding community can be challenging
54. Josh and Lindsey Bowen: The importance of small group fellowship
53. Carlos and Sara Estevez: Purpose and perspective in the face of tragedy
52. Stu McRae: How would you handle not being promoted?
51. Col Darren Duke: Examining a life transformed
50. Encore with Todd Plotner: 4 lessons for young warriors
49. Encore with Ryan Menicucci: Are you a leader that God can use?
48. Encore: Navigating the storms of life, with James Rader
47. Kristin Goodrich: Building community in the military sisterhood
46. May a Christian serve in the military?
45. Nick Koza: Was blind, but now I see
44. Brigit Jogan: Experiencing God on the mountaintop
43. Seven Christian Principles to Help You Steward Your Time
42. Jeff Struecker: Trusting God in All Things
41. Michelle Qureshi: Incredible hope amidst suffering
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