261. Practical Steps to Hearing God with Mike Thakur

In this episode, Andy Mason sits down with entrepreneur and author Mike Thakur to discuss how to practically hear God’s voice in the world of business. Mike shares his journey from working in ministry to becoming a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of integrating faith into daily business decisions. Throughout the conversation, Mike provides actionable steps for discerning God’s guidance, especially when facing significant challenges and decisions.  

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Key Topics Covered:  

Mike Thakur’s Journey: Transitioning from ministry to the marketplace. The decision to move from the UK to the US and the challenges faced along the way.  

Practical Steps to Hearing God: 

1. Following the Favor: How to identify where God’s favor has been in your past and using that as a guide for future decisions. 

2. Paying Attention to Nudges: Recognizing the subtle, persistent feelings that may be God’s way of guiding you. 

3. Seeking Wise Counsel: The importance of surrounding yourself with trusted, spiritually mature individuals who can offer prayerful insight. 

4. Taking Action: The necessity of stepping out in faith and testing the direction you believe God is leading you. 

5. Looking for Glimpses: How to identify recurring thoughts, dreams, or desires that align with God’s purpose for your life.  

Real-Life Applications: Mike’s experience of purchasing and renovating a burnt-down house in Franklin, Tennessee, as an example of following God’s guidance in a risky venture. The importance of practical faith in business and using your platform to impact the world for Jesus.  

Lessons Learned: The significance of acting on God’s guidance, even when it feels risky or unconventional. How to balance spiritual discernment with practical business decisions.  

Quotes from the Episode:

“Look where the favor of God has been in your life, and follow that path.” 

“God often speaks through subtle nudges—those gut feelings that just won’t go away.” 

“Surround yourself with wise counsel who are more interested in Jesus than in the football.”  

Resources Mentioned:

Mike Thakur’s book: Mike Drop: Do Business God's Way. Live Like a King. Change the World. Foreword by @bobgoff

Andy Mason’s upcoming book: Listen Up: Hearing God at Work

Connect with Mike: 

Website: Mikethakur.com 

Instagram: @RealMikeThakur