Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

Episode 117 To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

Legacy of Encouragement: Bishop Julius C. Trimble's Mission Continues

Transition and Transformation: Bishop Julius C. Trimble on Encouragement and New Beginnings

In this heartfelt episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Bishop Julius C. Trimble. As Bishop Trimble prepares to transition from his role as the Bishop of the Indiana Area United Methodist Church, he reflects on his journey, his mission of encouragement, and his inspiring vision moving forward. This episode is filled with gratitude, wisdom, and a passionate call to spread love and encouragement in a world often filled with negativity.

**Top 3 Takeaways:**

1. **The Power of Encouragement and Gratitude:**

  - Bishop Trimble emphasizes the importance of expressing gratitude to others, acknowledging that his journey has been nurtured and supported by numerous people throughout his 40 years in ministry. He reflects on his mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ, underscoring that genuine encouragement goes beyond making people feel good about themselves; it's about inspiring them to do good for others and rise to their highest potential.

  - "I want to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential," says Bishop Trimble, highlighting that his mission is rooted in his Christian faith and a desire to cultivate a better world.

2. **Addressing the Steady Diet of Negativity:**

  - Bishop Trimble shares his concern about the pervasive negativity in today's society, where people are often offered reasons to dislike and distrust others. He points out the lack of public discourse on critical issues like the well-being of children and the basic right to secure shelter. His vision is to counteract this negativity with a "steady diet of encouragement," which he believes can transform lives and communities by fostering a spirit of can-doism and unity.

  - He passionately states, "We're offered a steady diet of bad news... but there's so little discussion about those who are marginalized, those who have lost a sense of belonging."

3. **Looking Ahead: A Vision for Wider Impact:**

  - As Bishop Trimble transitions out of his episcopal role, he sets a bold new goal for himself: to encourage 2,000,000 people. He plans to leverage various platforms, including his new website, bishopjuliusctrimble.com, to continue his mission of encouragement through writing, blogging, speaking engagements, and leadership training. Bishop Trimble's unwavering belief in the power of encouragement to transform lives is central to his vision moving forward.

  - He says, "What if I intentionally decide part of my motivation at this stage... Let's set a wildly important goal that only you can accomplish if God helps you."

Join us in this inspiring episode as Bishop Julius C. Trimble shares his insights, aspirations, and unwavering commitment to spreading love and encouragement in an often discouraged world.

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