Oct 13, 2021
In today’s episode, Nick speaks with husband and father, Christian Huff. Listen as they cover the topics of business, faith, leadership, and accountability. The episode begins with Christian answering some fun questions on music and sports. He shares some of his favorite songs along with his history of playing baseball, specifically in how his own priorities with sports changed as his faith grew. He made the decision to not make baseball his idol but to instead pursue other areas of serving the Lord. This led to a conversation about Christian’s faith and how it has influenced his life. He shares his testimony and how he has grown in his faith and in understanding that Christianity is not simply a statement, but a lifestyle of following the Lord and having a relationship with Him. Christian points out how this has changed his life and priorities.
Nick moves the conversation onto the topic of leadership. They begin to discuss what it truly means and looks like to be a leader in our society today. Nick makes the point that being a leader is about more than being an influencer, but taking the opportunities you have in your life to lead those around you in positive ways. Because of this, everyone has the opportunity to be a positive leader to those in their lives. Christian adds to this by sharing how a good leader is someone who can influence others for good by pointing them to the Lord. They both discuss some of the people who have been the biggest leaders in their own lives and how it has inspired them to do the same to others.
Going along with what it means to be a good leader, Christian dives into the importance of filling and surrounding yourself with good leaders who will influence you in positive ways. This means giving your time and energy to things that will influence you for good and push you to grow. A common struggle for our society today is be tossed and pulled around by the many voices and opinions being put in front of us. Christian shares how the way to stand firm and hold fast to your convictions is through being firmly rooted in your faith and the leadership of Christ. He shares how this has been evident in his own life and how it has taught him perseverance through hard times.
Another important aspect of being a good leader is the practice of accountability. Nick defines accountability as knowing how and when to call people out in a professional way. He shares some stories of how this was lived out in his job as an infantry officer. Christian also shares a story of when he was able to hold some young teenage boys accountable for their actions and influence their lives. Not only is it important to be able to hold others accountable, but Christian also points out the importance of being able to have an attitude of humility that allows us to receive accountability from others. Nick and Christian both point out how their wives are the ones who help hold them accountable and how it has benefited their lives for good.
The episode concludes as Christian and Nick talk about marriage and how it has refined them and grown them over the years. Christian also shares about becoming a father and all that it has taught him. This leads into both men discussing their morning and workout routines and how these help keep them accountable and energized.
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Timestamps:
0:00- Nick introduces todays guest, Christian Huff
3:56- Nick asks Christian some fun questions on sports and music before diving into the episode
11:30- Christian shares about his journey with his faith and how it influenced his life
15:48- They talk about leadership and what it looks like/means to be a leader
35:32- They branch off to focus on leadership specifically in business and going through trials
44:55- They talk about accountability
52:20- They share about how marriage and children have refined them and helped them grow
1:11:10- Christian shares about his workout routine as a new dad
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