Living Influence with Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd

Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd

Discovering who God says you are, maybe your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other. Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd. Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix. Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren. No matter who you are, your influence matters. We believe your view of you may be the most critical factor in your influence. Whatever your role, professional, pastor, parent or student, the most significant expression of your influence will be from your person.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    The Power of Love: Part 2 of Who Am I?

    How can I experience the joy of being known and accepted for who I am?  This episode explores the impact of our self-perception on our influence, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and embracing our true identity in Christ. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the freedom that comes from recognizing our new reality in Christ and the transformative power of love and trust. They also share personal stories and Biblical truths to encourage you to live in the light of God's grace and experience the joy of being known and loved.  Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:  * Fear and shame can be significant life issues that negatively influence ourselves and others.  * Trusting God and others is essential for experiencing love and creating a sense of well-being.  * Love has an amazing power to create a sense of well-being and to mature us.  * We need to be willing to be vulnerable and allow others to love us despite our flaws.  * Our self-perception has a significant impact on our influence on others.  * Living in freedom means embracing our new identity in Christ and living without hiding.  * There is hope for breaking generational patterns through trusting God and processing unresolved issues. Chapters:  (02:30) The Power of Love  (05:00) Bill's Testimony of Transformation  (07:30) The Importance of Vulnerability  (10:00) Breaking Generational Patterns  (12:30) Freedom in Christ  (15:45) The Impact of Our Self-Perception  This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.  Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/  Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast  * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2  * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM  * GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/  Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books  This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

    20 min
  2. APR 3

    Are You A Sinner Or A Saint? Part 1 of Who Am I?

    When was the last time you asked yourself the following question: Who am I?  This episode challenges the common belief that Christians should constantly see themselves as sinners. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd propose that true influence comes from understanding our identities as saints, defined by God's grace and righteousness. They also explore the idea of "dying more" versus "living more," suggesting that, as Christians, we should focus on living into our new identity in Christ rather than constantly striving to overcome our sinful natures.  Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:  * True influence comes from who you are.  * Many Christians see themselves as sinners, influenced by the prevalent idea in Christian theology.  * A "die more" mentality can hinder your spiritual growth. You can "live more" by embracing your identity as a saint.  * God sees you as a saint, defined by His grace and righteousness.  * The concept of surrender is not about striving but about recognizing what Jesus already did for you.  * Working on sinning less will not make you love more. But learning to love more will make you sin less.  * God gave you a new heart when you were saved.  * Obedience to the truth is evidence of your new identity in Christ. Chapters:  (00:30) Two Ways to See Yourself: Sinner or Saint  (01:45) The Trap of Self-Degradation and the True Meaning of Surrender  (05:10) Embracing Your New Identity in Christ  (07:20) The Paradox of Love and Sin  (11:13) The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit and the Evidence of Holiness  (17:13) Trust and Obedience: The Evidence of a New Heart  (19:53) The Power of God's Provision  This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.  Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/  Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast  * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2  * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM  * GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/  Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books  This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

    22 min
  3. MAR 27

    Choosing To Trust God: Unresolved Sin Part 2

    What are some ways to settle unresolved sin and learn to trust God with our lives? This episode explores the concept of unresolved sin and its impact on our lives. Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss the differences between shame and guilt, and how to heal from shame. They also emphasize the importance of trusting God with unresolved issues and finding hope in grace. Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode:  * Unresolved sin can lead to a lack of trust and brokenness in relationships. * Shame can convince us that there’s something wrong with us. * The first act of sin management was Adam and Eve sewing fig leaves together to cover their nakedness. * Working on our sin will never reduce the measure of our shame; only Jesus can deal with our sin. * Jesus took upon Himself our shame. * Many people have never been taught that there is a resolution to what has happened to them. * Blaming others for our life choices is a tragedy that can happen when we’re convinced there’s something wrong with us. * We need to learn to speak openly to God about the things that are unresolved in us. * God's promise is that He will cleanse us of sin. * There is hope in the resolution of unresolved issues. Chapters:  (00:46) Unresolved Sin and Its Effects (04:27) The Importance of Trust and Forgiveness (05:09) Shame and Guilt (07:31) Sin Management (09:04) The Story of Adam and Eve (13:18) Dealing with Unresolved Issues This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.  Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/  Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast  * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2  * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM  * GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/  Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books  This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

    19 min
    5
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    13 Ratings

    About

    Discovering who God says you are, maybe your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other. Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd. Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix. Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren. No matter who you are, your influence matters. We believe your view of you may be the most critical factor in your influence. Whatever your role, professional, pastor, parent or student, the most significant expression of your influence will be from your person.

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