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" podcastCheck out Tim's three books available on AmazonBook A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram