Resolved: How to Set Goals that Actually Matter

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In this episode, James Long, Jr. discusses how to set meaningful goals that align with spiritual values and God's purposes.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of the new year! In today’s episode, we’re not just talking about setting resolutions; we’re talking about crafting resolves that flow from your heart, shaped by God’s purposes and grounded in Gospel truth. Drawing on the Full Focus system by Michael Hyatt and the legacy of Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions, I’ll walk you through a framework for setting meaningful, spiritually rooted goals that go beyond surface-level change. You’ll learn: Why most re...

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Host: James Long, Jr.

Topics covered

• goal setting
• spirituality
• resolutions
• Gospel truth
• personal development

Keywords

• goals
• resolutions
• spiritual growth
• Full Focus system
• Jonathan Edwards

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