Pivotal Decisions

Does it ever feel like your prayers are going unanswered? Have you wondered why God hasn't responded, why the answer is taking so long, or why His plan looks so different from what you expected? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores the power of prayer through Revelation 8:1–5. In a remarkable scene in heaven, there is silence for half an hour before God's judgment unfolds. During this silence, we see a powerful reminder that the prayers of God's people are not forgotten. They are brought before His throne, and God responds in His perfect time and according to His sovereign plan. But what do you do when you're praying and still don't see an answer? Stan shares three important truths to remember when God seems silent: God has a bigger perspective, God's timing is perfect, and God's plan is better. While we may not understand the delays, closed doors, or unexpected turns in life, we can trust that God sees what we cannot see and knows what we do not know. If you're struggling with unanswered prayer or waiting for God to move, this episode will encourage you to keep praying boldly, keep believing, and keep trusting His heart—even when you cannot trace His hand. Your prayers are not forgotten. Keep trusting the God who hears you.

Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores Ephesians 2:10 and the truth that God created you on purpose and for a purpose. Your purpose is bigger than your career, accomplishments, or success. It’s about using the life God has given you to make a difference for His kingdom. Stan shares five practical steps to discovering your God-given purpose: know God and know Him well, learn about your spiritual gifts, identify the burdens God has placed on your heart, look for opportunities to serve, and start taking faithful steps today. He also reveals four ways the enemy tries to keep us from fulfilling our purpose: distraction, discouragement, criticism, and delay. Learn how to recognize these obstacles, overcome the temptation to drift through life, and intentionally pursue the path God has prepared for you. You have one life, and that life is a gift from God. Don't waste it drifting. Make the decision to live intentionally, walk faithfully with God, and fulfill the purpose He has for you. Your purpose isn't something you simply discover; it's something you discover as you walk with God. Subscribe to the Pivotal Decisions YouTube channel, share this episode with a friend, and remember: The decisions you make today will determine your tomorrow.

What if your purpose isn’t something you have to create—but something God has already prepared for you? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan talks about one of the most important decisions we can make: the decision to discover and live out our God-given purpose. Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand for us to walk in. Your purpose is bigger than your career, your accomplishments, your income, or your success. God created you on purpose and for a purpose. But discovering your purpose requires more than simply asking, “What do I want to do with my life?” It begins with knowing the God who created you.

In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan explores the importance of biblical community and why God never intended us to live the Christian life alone. We live in a world where technology has made us more connected than ever, yet loneliness and isolation remain significant challenges. Having hundreds of followers doesn't necessarily mean having someone who truly knows you, prays for you, encourages you, or walks with you through difficult seasons. Biblical community is more than simply being around other people. It is God's design for helping us grow spiritually, find support, make wise decisions, and demonstrate the love of Christ to the world.

What if the most important decision you make isn't about your career, your relationships, or your future—but about whether you will truly know God? In this episode of Pivotal Decisions, Stan launches a new series based on his book Pivotal Decisions: 10 Decisions That Will Transform Your Destiny. This episode explores the difference between values-based decisions and reaction-based decisions and explains why the decision to know God is the foundation for every other decision we make.