Still Standing with Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
Still Standing is not a leadership podcast.
It is a conversation for people who did everything right and still ended up in a season that does not make sense.
Clarence E Stowers, Jr. has spent 30 years leading, building, losing, rebuilding, and carrying weight most people never see. After selling a building, navigating a full organizational transition, and watching trusted people become strangers, he came out the other side with a different voice.
Not polished. Not theoretical. Not safe.
I do not teach from theory. I teach from survival.
This show is for high-capacity adults who are renegotiating everything - career, faith, identity, relationships - and need a real conversation from someone who has paid the price to still be here.
No hype. No soft answers. No pretending.
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Still Standing with Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
Why Your Setbacks Keep Repeating
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Podcast Show Notes
Episode Overview Today, we explore "Finding Joy Despite Life's Hardships: A Guide to Overcoming Setbacks" by Clarence E. Stowers, Jr. This 6-week study guide shows how to find joy despite inevitable hardships and transform setbacks into growth opportunities through faith in God.
Key Takeaways
- Mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth
- Life doesn't always go as planned; setbacks are temporary
- Focus on what you can control: attitude, preparation, energy, and effort
- Success rarely follows a smooth road; expect and handle setbacks
- Don't give up when facing challenges
- Remember God's promises and maintain hope
Episode Highlights
- The Value of Mistakes: Chapter 1 shows how mistakes help us learn and grow, using Thomas Edison's persistence and John Mark's redemption as examples.
- Dealing with Unexpected Turns: Chapter 2 explores navigating when plans fail, highlighting Joseph's journey through betrayal to fulfilling God's purpose.
- Controlling the Controllable: Chapter 3 discusses what we can change, using Prophet Elijah's breakdown to show that recovery is possible by taking breaks, reaching out, re-engaging, and sharing your story.
- The Bumpy Road to Success: Chapter 4 emphasizes that success involves setbacks, using Esther's story to illustrate how challenges can lead to fulfilling greater purposes.
- Pressing On Through Challenges: Chapter 5 addresses avoiding "learned helplessness," using Sarah's struggle to trust God's plan beyond human understanding.
- Maintaining Hope: Chapter 6 focuses on remembering God's promises during difficult times, using Hagar's desert experience to emphasize that true hope is based on God.
How to Get Involved
- Purchase "Finding Joy Despite Life's Hardships" online
- Follow the 6-week study guide individually or with a group
- Reflect on discussion questions at the end of each chapter
- Join a small group to share experiences
Remember: control what's controllable, trust that redemption awaits, and never quit.
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