Tim Ferrara, an Executive Pastor at LifePoint Church in Arizona, boasts over 20 years of business management experience alongside a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He founded Discerning Dad to inspire Christians to make God-honoring decisions, authoring "Everyday Discernment" and hosting a top-ranked Christian podcast called "Everyday Discernment" on Charisma and Edifi networks. In this episode Tim and Sathiya discuss: [00:00] The journey from business world to full-time ministry [00:53] The importance of discernment in decision-making [07:25] The three aspects of discernment [08:15] Importance of listening to older generations [09:04] Activating the Holy Spirit in decision-making [09:55] Need for discernment and setting a high standard [17:26] Importance of serving and going where God leads [18:16] Confusion and skepticism surrounding the local church [20:01] Dealing with church hurt and understanding church imperfections [26:29] Importance of unity in the church [27:19] Mission and vision of the church [33:10] Accountability and watchmen on the walls [34:51] Struggle with depression and pastors' openness [36:34] Role of the local church in recovery from sexual sin [39:12] Need for open communication and accountability in churches [44:57] Importance of discernment in decision-making [46:06] Finding healthy outlets for recovery   Listen to the "Eyes on Jesus with Drew and Tim" podcast Check out Tim's three books available on Amazon Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram