312. 12 Tips to Discern When to Change
12 practical ways to discern God’s direction when you're unsure whether to pivot.
Is God calling you to pivot—or are you just feeling stuck?
In this episode, Mike Thakur and Andy Mason dive into 12 practical ways to discern when it’s time to change direction—especially when things on the outside look “successful.” From recognizing spiritual unrest to navigating fear and finding wise counsel, you’ll learn how to move forward with confidence and clarity.
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Takeaways:
- Feeling unsettled isn’t failure – Sometimes it's a holy nudge to look deeper.
- Not every open door is from God – Learn to test ideas with Scripture, community, and wise mentors.
- Clarity follows obedience – Take the next step, even if you can't see the whole path.
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Which of the 12 tips spoke to you most? Share below! Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: When success doesn’t satisfy
01:30 – Tip 1: Pay attention to inner unrest
04:10 – Tip 2: Ask “What if God’s not done?”
05:45 – Tip 3: Understand the difference between calling vs. assignment
07:15 – Tip 4: Know that seasons change
08:55 – Tip 5: Prioritize obedience over clarity
10:30 – Tip 6: Discern distraction vs. divine direction
12:00 – Tip 7: Get godly—not just good—counsel
15:10 – Tip 8: Check your identity (son, servant, or soldier?)
19:30 – Tip 9: Use the 3-light confirmation (Word, Spirit, counsel)
23:15 – Tip 10: Value wisdom that comes with age
27:00 – Tip 11: Let obedience unlock divine alignment
30:00 – Tip 12: Don’t wait for fear to disappear—move anyway
33:00 – Bonus: Obedience is success, regardless of outcome #heaveninbusiness #kingdombusiness #christianbusiness #faithandwork #businessleadership
