315 - Impact vs Influence: A Conversation with Ray Hughes Part 1

Send us a text Do you want to have impact…or do you want to have influence? I spent some time recently with one of my spiritual fathers, Ray Hughes, as we recorded this two-part podcast for you (Part 2 is coming next week!) I’m still personally processing the deep things from that rich conversation, but two words stick out to me… impact vs influence. Ray talked about these two words like musical forces: impact is percussive and in the moment like a rock dropped in the water, while influence is fluid and like a river that flows over a rock for 500 years, it shapes and forms all within its path. Life is full of moments of impact. And that’s great - I want to have an impact in my generation. But more and more, I pray for a life of influence… a legacy that lasts. A legacy in the Spirit that points people to the goodness of God and all that’s possible in Him. “And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 Keep an ear out for Part 2 of my conversation with Ray, which we’ll release next week! Thanks for listening! You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at youtube.com/matttommeymentoring . Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! =========== Connect with Matt online: www.matttommeymentoring.com www.instagram.com/thethrivingchristianartist www.facebook.com/thethrivingchristianartist Find out more about The Created to Thrive Foundations Course Fuel Your Creative Calling with Weekly Encouragement Join thousands of Christian artists who are growing in faith, creativity, and purpose. Subscribe to The Thriving Christian Artist Weekly and receive powerful, faith-filled content every week—designed to encourage your heart, spark your creativity, and equip you to walk boldly in your God-given calling as an artist. 👉 Click here. It’s free. It’s faith-filled. And it’s just for you.