Episode 12

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13th Nov 2025

The Power of No

Summary
In this episode of Echoes Through Eternity, Dr. Jeffrey D. Skinner explores the transformative power of saying 'no' and how it can lead to a more focused and fulfilling life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's priorities, setting boundaries, and creating rhythms of rest to guard against burnout and maintain spiritual health. Through practical steps and personal anecdotes, listeners are encouraged to embrace the strength found in discernment and the sacredness of their time.

Takeaways
A life of endless yes can unravel your calling.
No can unlock health, abundance, and a deeper joy.
Clarifying your God-given priorities is essential.
Your priorities aren't walls, they are pathways.
Saying no starts before the word even forms.
Every unchecked yes robs time from your true path.
Boundaries are sacred ground that protect relationships.
Your stop doing list is not loss; it is harvest.
Sabbath is not a suggestion; it is God's invitation to trust.
The quiet strength of no is a gift, not a chain.

Sound bites
"A life of endless yes can unravel your calling."
"Saying no starts before the word even forms."
"Boundaries are sacred ground."

Chapters
00:00 The Power of No
03:22 Finding Balance in Church Planting
05:50 Practical Steps to Saying No
08:08 The 24-Hour Rule for Discernment
10:44 Building a Stop Doing List
13:05 Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships
15:42 Creating Rhythms of Rest
17:53 NEWCHAPTER
17:58 ETE_Cover Art.mp4

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About the Podcast

Echoes Through Eternity with Dr. Jeffery Skinner
Practical Christian Living, Church Planting, and Faithful Leadership
Echoes Through Eternity helps you hear God’s voice in the middle of real life. Each episode gives you clear teaching, honest stories, and practical steps to follow Jesus in a complicated world. You’ll walk with church planters, pastors, and everyday believers who carry both calling and scars.
You’ll hear how God forms identity, how grace heals broken places, and how the Spirit leads you through seasons of doubt, transition, and renewal. Jeff uses a pastor’s heart, a storyteller’s voice, and a steady theological foundation to help you grow deeper in Christ.
This podcast serves anyone who wants to lead faithfully, love well, and carry hope into their family, church, and community.
What you’ll gain each week:
• Clear teaching rooted in Scripture
• Guidance for grief, loss, and spiritual wounds
• Insight for ministry leaders and church planters
• Stories of redemption, calling, and courage
• Practical steps to follow Jesus with a steady heart
If you’re hungry for a faith that holds steady in the real world, Echoes Through Eternity will help you listen, trust, and walk with God.

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Jeffery Skinner