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Navigate is a book, used within a group experience, to help you recognize your spiritual gift. The course walks through the biblical study of the spiritual gifts named in scripture within a framework given to us by Paul himself in Romans, Ephesians and 1 Corinthians. We study through what spiritual gifts are, and what they’re not. Then we prayerfully discern with you the spiritual (charisma) gift you have while getting real-time reflections of the group to help you see where there is (and isn’t) spiritual fruit in your service to God. Let Navigate help you see the true spiritual gift you have.
The Navigate My Gift Podcast
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Everyday Spiritual Gifts in Everyday People
Do you know what spiritual gift you have? Are you using it regularly?
Navigate Podcasts interview everyday people that are learning how to see their spiritual gift and walk in it.
Navigate is a book, used within a group experience, to help you recognize your spiritual gift. The course walks through the biblical study of the spiritual gifts named in scripture within a framework given to us by Paul himself in Romans, Ephesians and 1 Corinthians. We study through what spiritual gifts are, and what they’re not. Then we prayerfully discern with you the spiritual (charisma) gift you have while getting real-time reflections of the group to help you see where there is (and isn’t) spiritual fruit in your service to God. Let Navigate help you see the true spiritual gift you have.
PURPOSE
The primary purpose for Navigate is for you to gain clarity on what spiritual gifts are, what they’re not, and what gift you have. We want you to get a clearer picture of God’s unique design for your life. By the end of the material, you will be able to:
The primary purpose for Navigate is for you to gain clarity on what spiritual gifts are, what they’re not, and what gift you have. We want you to get a clearer picture of God’s unique design for your life. By the end of the material, you will be able to:
- Narrow down the gift you have
- Gain instruction on how to best utilize the gift you have
- Find the best ways for you to use your gift within your local church or team
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Episodes
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Navigate My Gift Episode 23 l Mercy l Desi
Jun 200:28:23Tap to summarizeMercy in the Mountains: Desi’s Journey from Exterminator to Soul Care. Join us in a snowy Montana morning as Ben interviews Desi about discovering his mercy charisma gift and how that calling reshaped his life—from blue‑collar jobs and sales to serving staff and leaders at Refuge. The conversation traces his early instincts to help, surprising past as an exterminator, and how everyday roles revealed his gift long before he named it. Topics include the practical work Desi leads at Refuge (the Servant Academy), one‑on‑one check‑ins with young staff, building discipleship through care and action plans, partnership with Wild at Heart, and candid stories of spiritual warfare and deliverance prayer. He also shares how men can balance masculine strength with compassionate vulnerability and the emotional costs of carrying others’ struggles. Men can have the mercy charisma gift as often as women do, while allowing God to blend their masculinity with compassion. Expect personal stories, practical mentoring tools, encouragement for young men seeking purpose, and a reminder that God’s timing and community shape growth—plus book and podcast recommendations for those wanting to go deeper. Desi's interview on Wild At Heart Podcast can be found here
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Navigate My Gift Episode 22 l Leaders l Jolomi David
May 2700:42:02Tap to summarizeLeadership Development across Africa; hear Pastor Jalomi’s Vision to Transform a Nation and the Continent. In this episode of Navigate My Gift, Ben interviews Pastor Jalomi (Pastor J) from Lusaka, Zambia about his desire to unlock Africa's potential. They explore how the leadership gift is discovered and matured across multicultural contexts, the role of the Holy Spirit and character in shaping leaders, and how practical wisdom develops through experience and humility. Pastor Jalomi explains his work with The Leadership Farm, sharing a long-term vision to raise servant leaders and empower African youth to transform communities, break dependency, and steward natural and human resources wisely. He uses biblical examples—Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus—to illustrate strategic nation-building, value creation, and the importance of bridging salvation with societal transformation. The conversation also covers concrete leadership practices—training pastors, developing practical skills, disrupting unproductive situations calmly, franchising wisdom across communities—and encouragement for emerging leaders to serve, volunteer, learn by doing, and build international partnerships to accelerate sustainable change.
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Navigate My Gift Episode 21 l Givers l Jeff
May 1900:22:27Tap to summarizeFrom Skeptic to Servant: Jeff’s Journey with the Giver Gift. In this episode of Navigate My Gift we sit down with Jeff, a recent Navigate graduate, to explore his discovery of the Giver gift. Jeff shares how skepticism turned into clarity as the program helped him connect past choices—like volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and long-term philanthropy—to a consistent pattern of intentional service. Topics include decision-making as a giver, using gifts wisely in later life seasons, and examples of practical stewardship in family and community. Key takeaways include the value of group learning in Navigate, advice to discover your gift early, the shadow-side challenge of prioritizing external generosity over family, and Jeff’s next steps: potential board service, family legacy planning, and supporting evangelistic efforts. Expect honest reflection, actionable encouragement, and a model of openness to what God is calling you to do next.
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Navigate My Gift Episode 20 l Exhorters l Em
May 1200:41:11Tap to summarizeEmbracing the Exhorter: From Burnout to Boundary-Bold Living In this episode of Navigate My Gift, Em shares her journey from counselor burnout to discovering and stepping into her spiritual gift. Em discusses how the Exhorter gift shaped her counseling work, the challenges of relational tension and burnout, and the practical boundaries and rhythms that helped her heal. This episode is for anyone exploring their gifting, feeling overwhelmed in ministry or care roles, or seeking practical next steps for healthy boundaries, community, and sabbath for sustainable encouragement. Expect candid vulnerability, pastoral wisdom, and a closing prayer for exhorters everywhere. Topics covered include identifying spiritual gifts, using exhortation in everyday life, building supportive inner circles, and navigating highs and lows. Em offers personal stories—inviting a neighbor to church, reconnecting friends for mutual blessing, and the powerful transformation of students she counseled—and explains how journaling, photos, and trusted mentors sustain her. She also talks about launching a lifestyle wellness brand, Linea speaking engagements, and how listeners can support or connect with her.
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Navigate My Gift Episode 19 l Teachers l David of Davids Discount
May 800:16:05Tap to summarizeFrom starting a business, to remembering what's in each of 250 pallets David explains how he has used his Spiritual gift of teaching as practical advantage. David helps us differentiate between the leader gift and the teacher gift, and how the distinction has brought so much freedom and clarity in how he serves God. David is a fantastic example to learn from, thank you David!
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Navigate My Gift Episode 18 l Servants l Dave
May 100:22:07Tap to summarizeDave The Noticer has the servant gift. If you're lookin' for good story tellin' in a thick Wisconsin accent - let Dave serve you, and your ears. He has learned many lessons about this gift through the years, and heard directly from God about how he is to use it. Thank you Dave for serving God, serving others and letting us enjoy you. Thank you for your transparency, laughs and even a bonus story of a deer hunter out of Shawano.
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Navigate My Gift Episode 17 l Prophets l Stephanie
Apr 2700:37:59Tap to summarizeStephanie openly shares how she's learning to use the prophet gift in her life. From "immature" mistakes to bringing goodness to the world around her, Stephanie shares the lessons she's learning as well as the deep passion to use her gift effectively.
Transcribe →Navigate My Gift Episode 16 l Mercy l Casey
Apr 1400:27:25Tap to summarizeCasey had her mercy gift actively discouraged and attempted to be shut down early in her life. Today, she’s courageously embracing it by sitting with people in their deepest pain—listening without judgment, offering tears, compassion, genuine care, and the powerful extension of mercy - her presence. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Casey shares how mercy-gifted people can move from exhaustion and resentment into healthier rhythms. You’ll discover practical ways to set emotional boundaries with destructive people and finally release the heavy pain you’ve been carrying for others. Get ready for a fresh, hope-filled perspective on what it really looks like to live freely in the gift of mercy.
Transcribe →Navigate My Gift Episode 15 l Leaders l Damian.mp3
Apr 600:30:21Tap to summarizeDamian has embraced the Leader gift for decades, now leading leaders across his home state. Be prepared to not only learn about the Leader gifting, but how the Lord would use a humble leader to live a lifetime of leadership and influence. Head to https://damianmlacroix.com/ to book coaching, speaking or workshops with Damian!
Transcribe →Navigate My Gift Episode 14 l Givers l Caleb The Chiropractor
Apr 100:29:34Tap to summarizeCaleb caries attributes of a Leader gift, Teacher gift and Giver gift. Let's listen and learn from his discernment process as he eventually landed on Giver gift. He gives incredible insight on how the Giver gift can think, desires to be approached, and applies the gift personally and professionally. Fun bonus - Caleb also shares how it is to have married a Leader gifted wife and how they can work together.
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