A God Centered Heart | Diving Deeper

This week’s episode of the Overtime Podcast launches our series in Nehemiah, focusing on how God uses ordinary people in everyday roles to advance His mission. The conversation centers on Nehemiah 1 and parallels with Daniel, featuring insights from Jim Putman and guest Larry Osborne. Together they highlight Nehemiah as a marketplace leader, faithful, prayerful, and courageous—who models the “three P’s”: pray, prepare, and proceed. Jim and Larry address influence without compromise in a polarized culture, the value of excellence and attitude under secular authority, and the long obedience of steady faithfulness. Practical takeaways include discerning Spirit-led opportunities instead of guilt-driven activism, embracing consistent grit when God opens costly doors, and helping people take the next step toward Jesus. Sometimes just from “−3 to −2.” In this episode, we also encourage small group leaders as the season begins: live well, love people, and let God use your everyday post for Kingdom impact.