Cole Flanders discusses his faith journey and beliefs as a dad and an entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways

- Cole's faith journey began as a pastor's kid but became personal in college through intentional study and mentorship

- Regular church attendance, intentional prayer time with his wife, and daily family worship are key practices in Cole's faith

- Cole emphasizes the importance of finding Christian mentors and community for spiritual growth

- Passing faith to the next generation involves consistent modeling, teaching, and incorporating faith discussions into daily life

Topics

Cole's Faith Journey

- Grew up as a pastor's kid in Methodist churches

- Faith became personal in college through campus ministry involvement

- Father encouraged him to study and form his own beliefs

- Pivotal mentorship from Pastor Rob Bailey after college

Key Faith Practices

- Regular church attendance for community and accountability

- Biannual prayer retreats with wife to seek God's direction

- Daily family worship time including Bible reading and prayer

- Intentionally incorporating faith discussions into everyday moments with children

Discerning God's Call

- Looks for open doors and lack of clear "no" from God

- Continued to pursue Chick-fil-A opportunity despite many initial rejections

- Emphasizes patience and persistence in following God's leading

Sharing Faith with Others

- Finds asking about church attendance an easy conversation starter

- Acknowledges personal discomfort but pushes through it

- Seeks to learn about others' backgrounds to guide conversations

Passing Faith to Children

- Consistent church attendance as a family

- Daily family worship time ("dessert and Bible time")

- Incorporating faith discussions into discipline and everyday moments

- Goal is for faith conversations to be natural, not forced

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