Breaking Your Upper Limits | Zones of Genius, Scripture & Real-Life Faith | A.M.E.N. Brothers

Do you ever pray for a blessing and then feel fear the moment the door opens? What if the “ceiling” you keep hitting is one you built—an upper limit God wants to break? Join Willie and Mark for an honest conversation on “upper limits,” inspired by The Big Leap and anchored in Scripture. From Romans 12:2 to Matthew 5:14, they unpack fear, worthiness, calling, and the difference between our zones of incompetence, excellence, and God-shaped genius—plus practical ways to move forward in faith.

📖 In this episode:
– What “upper limits” are and how they quietly sabotage answered prayers
– Four classic upper limits with biblical truth for each
– Zones of incompetence, competence, excellence, and genius—how to know where you’re operating
– Real stories of self-sabotage vs. Spirit-led boldness in relationships and calling
– A simple call to action: walk it out in faith, even while afraid

👥 Who will love this episode:
– Individuals seeking spiritual growth and freedom from self-sabotage
– Christians discerning calling, promotion, and next steps
– Those navigating fear, worthiness, and mindset renewal
– Leaders and creatives hungry to operate in their God-given “zone of genius”
– Anyone needing a Scripture-centered reset on identity and purpose

📖 Key Scriptures:
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus
Luke 14:26 – Love Jesus more than father, mother, and even your own life
Matthew 11:28 – Come to me, my yoke is easy and my burden is light
Matthew 5:14 – You are the light of the world. Let it shine

🎬 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & check-in: family, studio updates, setting the theme
01:55 – What are “upper limits”? Self-sabotage when blessings arrive
03:00 – Marriage/baby seasons: relationship tests and vulnerability
04:06 – Renewing the mind: Romans 12:2 and refusing to close God’s doors
04:26 – The 4 upper limits + Scriptures (Rom 8:1, Luke 14:26, Matt 11:28, Matt 5:14)
06:11 – Doing it afraid: faith over feelings in daily decisions
08:07 – Zones explained: incompetence, competence, excellence, genius
09:52 – Stories: pastoral promotion, safe love, and rejecting what’s unfamiliar
20:58 – Prayer for breakthrough: breaking ceilings with the Holy Spirit / Outro

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Welcome to AMEN — faith made real.

📚 Resources Mentioned:
– The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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