016 - Dreaming, Vacationing, and Wonderful Turns

In this episode of The Unsettled Podcast, Todd and Thomas reconnect in the studio after a brief break to tackle a topic central to personal and spiritual growth: discovering where your heart is at. Todd kicks off the episode sharing a powerful personal story of divine confirmation involving a staff member and the biblical theme of the "Year of Jubilee." Drawing inspiration from a message by John Eldredge on Proverbs 4:23 ("guard your heart, for from it flows the wellspring of life"), the hosts discuss how easy it is to tamp down our desires, settle for routine, or lose heart entirely. To help listeners re-engage with their passions and identity, Todd and Thomas walk through three reflective, heart-locating questions: What have you been dreaming about? Where would you like to go on vacation? If life could take a wonderful turn, what would happen? Through their candid answers—ranging from float plane fishing trips in Alaska and European travels to overcoming health challenges, pursuing spiritual direction, and experiencing continuous union with God—they explore why dreaming big isn't just wishful thinking, but an essential way to align with a transcendent life. Key Topics Covered: The Year of Jubilee: How paying attention to spiritual nudges can lead to unexpected confirmation and encouragement for others. Why We Suppress Desire: Overcoming societal pressure to sacrifice present passions solely for practical, future-focused goals. A Redeemed Heart: Addressing common misunderstandings about the heart's nature after coming into faith. Thinking Beyond the Binary: How to view dreams and desires not as all-or-nothing outcomes, but as compass points revealing your core identity. Living Beyond Yourself: Reconnecting with hope, healing from chronic struggles, and desiring deeper spiritual transformation. Three Questions for Reflection: Take time to sit with these questions individually or discuss them with family and friends: What have you been dreaming about? Where would you like to go on vacation? If life could take a wonderful turn, what would happen? CALLED TO MORE.  MADE TO RISK. Episodes Produced by Guestroom Studio Mastering Engineer Caden Baughman Music Credit - It was Never Enough by Sunbreak.  EpidemicSound.com