Ep 187 A Legacy of an Open Heart and a New Kidney: Stewarding Well with Dale Masten

Dale Masten loved Christ at an early age, and loves Him still at 60. In between years included times of doubt, questioning, skepticism, and looking for anywhere but up for life's answers. Yet, God kept calling him back and Dale listened. "I derailed but I kept coming back. I couldn't live without God."

He also couldn't live very well without a new kidney which he received earlier this year after a 10-year-wait. He got the call from USC Medical Center on a Sunday afternoon. "We have a kidney. If you want it, you need to be here between 4 and 6 hours." Dale and his wife of 35 years, Jill, got into the car without packing and within 5 hours he was on the table, wondering at all that was about to happen. 

Dale knows that there is no meaning without God, faith grows in adversity and community, and that meaningful relationships begin with openness, love and vulnerability. He loves people. Reminded me of Jesus. You will be challenged and encouraged today with Dale's story.

Some gems from today's podcast:

• God honors the process and builds character through suffering.
• We need to be intentional with our gratitude or it quickly subsides into taking things for granted.
• I celebrate that God made me someone who is voraciously interested in people. 
• Vulnerability is the gateway to intimacy.
• I had a new kidney but I still had my same old character flaws.