We've all been stuck, and it is no fun. However, being stuck doesn't have to be permanent. In this week's episode I discuss 3 things from Philippians 3 that helped me, and others, get unstuck.

1. Face the truth about where you are
2. Determine this isn't where you will end
3. Take a single action that gets you unstuck and moving toward your goal.

In this episode I share the exciting news that The Masterpiece Mindset podcast is now The Masterpiece Life!

1.    God sees something in you

a.    God sees himself in you.

2.    God places something in you

a.    God places himself in you.

3.    God expects something of you

4.    The ACORN Framework™

a.    Step 1: Assessment

                                               i.     Confronting the brutal facts - 

                                             ii.     Visualizing the future 

                                            iii.     Taking inventory 

b.    Step 2: Commitment 

                                               i.     Sacrifice

                                             ii.     Consider

                                            iii.     Commit

c.     Step 3: Organization

                                               i.     Dealing with pre-launch emotions

1.    Anticipation

2.    Anxiety

3.    Excitement

4.    Discovery

5.    Doubt

                                             ii.     Overcoming fear

                                            iii.     Organizing life around the plan

1.    Connecting

2.    Disconnecting

d.    Step 4:...

Welcome to the Masterpiece Mindset with Dr. Meredith Griffin Podcast. A program dedicated to helping you develop the mindset, overcome the obstacles, and take the actions needed to live the masterpiece life God intended. This is Episode 1. In this episode I will tackle the topic of mindset.

Again, welcome to Episode 1 of The Masterpiece Mindset Podcast with Dr. Meredith Griffin. I am your host, Meredith Griffin. For almost the last 30 years I’ve been helping people live a life that honors God by understanding who they were created to be, what they were created to do, and how to become that person wherever they are sent. 

The topic of today’s episode is mindset. The name of this podcast is…The Masterpiece Mindset. So here at the beginning of our podcast journey together, I think it is important to unpack just what I mean when I use the word “mindset.” What is it, why is it important, what does God say about it, and what does it look like when we don’t have it together? So, if you’re ready…I know I am…let’s dive in. 

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have boundless confidence that things are going to work? People who are willing to put themselves out there and take a risk in order to see something different. Have you wrestled with fear to the point that it has paralyzed you from even attempting to start in a direction you know you should take? Both of these outcomes can be ultimately traced back to mindset, our understanding of what it is, and how we handle it. 

Mindset, or more importantly, having the right mindset, is viewed by some as the most important factor influencing a person’s future. Mindset speaks to how you view yourself, other people, circumstances, and your ability to navigate toward an expected or intended end. With all of that in mind, it is easy to understand why mindset is so vitally important.

Mindset affects every single aspect of your life. Let me say it again…your mindset…your view of yourself and your surroundings…affects every single aspect of your life. Your spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, financial, and relationship health are all subject to your mindset.

A January 2020 Mayo Clinic article concludes that a positive mindset can lead to an increased life span, lower rates of depression and levels of stress, greater resistance to the common cold, better psychological and physical well-being, better cardio-vascular health and a reduced risk of dying from heart disease, as well as better coping skills during times of hardship and stress. 

A 2019 article on Medium.com, citing three studies in peer-reviewed journals found that 1) negative thinking signals the body’s immune response, and a positive attitude can improve your immune system; 2) positive thinking reduces anxiety…that visualizations and positive self-talk reduce negative thinking and intrusive thoughts; and 3) positive people are happier and less likely to engage in unhealthy behaviors, with their happiness promoting success in work, health, and relationships.

Hearing all of that, I cannot help but think of the apostle Paul’s words in Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” I think it time to look at what Scripture has to say about mindset. (can be a sound effect, short musical clip, or a phrase)

It safe for me to say that God cares about your mindset. It isn’t a stretch for me to say that God expects that we would have a...

Welcome to The Masterpiece Mindset podcast. A program designed to help you develop the mindset, overcome the obstacles, and take the actions needed to live the life you were created to live.

I am Meredith Griffin, your host, and I am glad to have the opportunity to share with you here on The Masterpiece Mindset. This is Episode 0, our introductory episode.

In this episode I will answer what are the most important questions for you, a new listener to this this new podcast. So let’s get started.

In my years working as a pastor, teacher, spiritual director, and coach, the problem almost every person I've encountered has wrestled with is life drift. Life drift is the result of being unsure what your life is about...in essence, why you are here. Life drift can also occur when you're sure of your purpose, but unsure of how to intentionally live it out. The fruit of life drift shows up in the spiritual, personal, and professional areas of our lives. Maybe in shows up on your job or in your business. Maybe it shows up in your roles as spouse, parent, or friend. Maybe it shows up in your physical or emotional health. Maybe it shows up in your finances. Or maybe it shows up in your relationship with God.

The second most prevalent issue is inertia due to fear or lack of knowledge. You know what you want to do, but you're either afraid to get started, or don’t know how to get started. Internal or external obstacles seem to be preventing your launch of the new business, writing the book, or growth of a relationship.

The Masterpiece Mindset is a podcast designed to help you overcome these obstacles with practical guidance, information, and interviews with people who have been successful navigating the issues that may now stand in your way.

This podcast isn’t just another self-help/personal development podcast. I have for nearly 3 decades as a husband, father, pastor, teacher, community leader, and coach. During those years I have helped men, women, and couples overcome the very issues I mentioned, to live the lives God created them to live. A masterpiece life. This podcast uses those experiences, and more importantly, that Christian worldview as its foundation. To me, foundational to living this masterpiece life is something I call, not surprisingly, The Masterpiece Mindset.

The essence of the masterpiece mindset, and the life it leads to can be summed up by reading Ephesians 2:10 (NLT). There Paul says, "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Simply put, “The Masterpiece Mindset" means recognizing that you were created in the image of God on purpose, with purpose, and for a purpose. To live your masterpiece life is to pursue your unique, God-given calling in the world. To live a masterpiece life is to ensure that all aspects of your life are aligned with your purpose and being used to glorify God. The Masterpiece Mindset is a requisite for living a masterpiece life.

To me, nothing symbolizes the essence of a masterpiece life better than an acorn. In fact, I carry a wooden acorn in my pocket each day as a tangible reminder of my call to live a masterpiece life. For me, acorns represent the exponential potential in each of us. One acorn has the potential to become an oak tree that bears the fruit of other acorns. Think about that for a moment. Inside of one acorn is the potential for innumerable acorns, a literal forest of oak trees. Like the potential that exists in the acorn to produce, we too have the same potential. God, when he sees the acorn, doesn't see the single acorn but the fruit it will produce. When God sees us, he also sees the fruit (the Masterpiece life) we will produce. So