{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Michael Crawford on Being Prepared","description":"Michael Crawford returns to the podcast to reflect on the role of preparedness for Christian business owners, or really anyone who follows Christ. We discuss how the story of Joseph shows this, but even more importantly, how God\u2019s plan of salvation is a grace-filled model for Christian preparedness.  Whether your business was prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic, or not, this conversation about a grace-based approach to preparing for the unknown is for you.  Conversation Highlights: -Some people are predisposed to being prepared, others aren\u2019t. But life doesn\u2019t go well if you aren\u2019t prepared.  -Preparedness is a biblical theme.  -What does it look like to have storehouses (like Joseph filled for Pharaoh) that are more than just financial?  What is the state of your spiritual, emotional, physical storehouses? -In what areas of your life have you been redlining, that have been exposed by stress or crisis? -What should a Christian do if if she or he has prepared well, but others haven\u2019t?  Look at the example of Joseph and how he treated his brothers (who had betrayed him and sold him into slavery). -Reflect on the reason for abundance.  Why has God entrusted some people with more than they need? -What is the role of preparedness in the Gospel message?  -Every Christian is a beneficiary of God\u2019s preparedness expressed in Christ.  How can God\u2019s people model this to the world?  -Reflecting the outrageous generosity of the gospel, the abundant preparedness of Christ, motivates God\u2019s children to open up the storehouse and share with others. -Reminder: There are enough resources in the world to do God\u2019s will. Mike is the Founder of the Subversive Institute and State Director of Mission at the BCMD. The Subversive Institute: https:\/\/thesubversiveinstitute.org\/ Follow Mike on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/edward1758 10530356-06-20 ","author_name":"Business On Purpose Conversations","author_url":"https:\/\/businessonpurposeconference.com\/podcast","html":"