Welcome to the Dylan Dodson show, where through practical conversations and personal insights, I help you live a life that matters.

This episode is brought to you by The Best Minute, my very own newsletter that helps you build better habits, become more productive, and maximize your life. All in about 60 seconds per week.

And if you want to save time, increase your focus, and become more efficient so that you can live a life that matters, be sure to check out my flagship course Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek.

In this conversation, Peter Frey shares his journey through suffering, chronic illness, and how it shaped his marriage, faith, and community. He reflects on the power of lament, imagination, and hope in the midst of hardship, especially through church planting, foster care, and sharing their story online.

• 00:00 The Journey of Suffering
• 03:51 Navigating Relationships Amidst Illness
• 08:11 Support and Community in Times of Suffering
• 14:42 Planning for the Future with Uncertainty
• 19:46 The Art of Lamenting and Finding Hope
• 21:51 The Journey of Lament and Hope
• 26:14 Documenting Life Through Social Media
• 31:02 Transitioning from Online Presence to Local Ministry
• 33:44 The Role of Imagination in Faith
• 43:00 Facing Hardships and the Nature of Suffering
• 47:59 Anticipation in New Beginnings
• 50:17 Living in the Present While Planning for the Future
• 52:36 Encouragement for Those in Hard Seasons

Welcome to the Dylan Dodson show, where through practical conversations and personal insights, I help you live a life that matters.

This episode is brought to you by The Best Minute, my very own newsletter that helps you build better habits, become more productive, and maximize your life. All in about 60 seconds per week.

And if you want to save time, increase your focus, and become more efficient so that you can live a life that matters, be sure to check out my flagship course Shave 10 Hours Off Your Workweek.

In this conversation, Steven Madsen explores why deep involvement in the local church is essential for spiritual health, identity, and community. They also discuss decision-making, parenting, and how to resist a consumer mindset when it comes to faith and church life.

• 00:00 The Importance of Church Involvement

• 23:53 Navigating Decision-Making in Ministry

• 29:15 Navigating Stress and Dependence on God

• 30:23 The Journey of Church Planting

• 32:19 Closed Doors and Divine Guidance

• 34:36 Trusting God Through Uncertainty

• 38:45 Parenting in a Modern World

• 50:30 Understanding Identity in Christ