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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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The Law of the Mirror: Seeing Yourself as Someone Worth Growing

2025-06-02

In this episode, we unpack a powerful principle that connects self-worth with personal and spiritual growth. Rooted in Scripture and leadership wisdom, this episode will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and step boldly into your God-given purpose.

To grow, you have to value yourself. But what if your inner narrative is quietly sabotaging your potential? In this episode of The Five Gifts Podcast, we unpack The Law of the Mirror—a powerful principle that connects self-worth with personal and spiritual growth. Rooted in both Scripture and leadership wisdom, this episode will help you break the cycle of self-doubt and step boldly into your God-given purpose. You’ll learn:

What Aristotle, Aquinas, and John Maxwell teach us about potential
How low self-esteem leads to devaluing others—and how to reverse it
Turnaround statements that shift your mindset and build confidence
Spiritual insights from 2 Corinthians 3 and James 1
Daily practices that help you celebrate growth and sustain vision

Whether you’re a leader, a creative, or simply someone longing to grow—this episode will help you see yourself as someone worth investing in. Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this encouraged you!

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Filetype: M4A - Size: 41 MB - Duration: 45:59m (120 kbps 48000 Hz)