Show Notes
After their recent Heaven in Business event in Dallas, Andy and Janine Mason found themselves processing both incredible testimonies and some very real disappointments.
In this episode, they unpack a practical framework for navigating those moments without allowing disappointment to turn into shame—or what Andy calls a “filthy narrative.”
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You’ll hear why it’s important not to debrief while you’re exhausted, how to separate the facts from the stories you’re telling yourself, and why wise counsel is different from both flattery and criticism. Andy and Janine also share how honest feedback helped them identify what needed to improve while still recognizing everything God had done.
Whether you’re processing a disappointing launch, a lost client, a difficult business decision, a relationship setback, or something that simply didn’t turn out as expected, this episode will help you slow down, get perspective, learn, and move forward.
In this episode:
Why you shouldn’t immediately debrief after a disappointment
Separating facts from “filthy narratives”
How to receive feedback without falling into shame
The difference between wise counsel, flattery, and criticism
Learning from what didn’t meet your standards
Recognizing what went right—not just what went wrong
Bringing the situation back to God and asking what He is saying
Moving forward with greater wisdom and clarity
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Timestamps: 00:00 — What do you do when things don’t go according to plan? 01:15 — What actually happened in Dallas 02:20 — Testimonies, connection & encountering God 03:30 — The power of peer masterminds and honest feedback 05:15 — Where the event didn’t meet expectations 06:45 — Empty seats and the stories we tell ourselves 08:20 — When you don’t meet your own standards 09:20 — Why you shouldn’t debrief immediately 11:45 — Give yourself 48 hours before evaluating 13:25 — Facts vs. “filthy narratives” 15:00 — Finding wise counsel instead of flattery or criticism 17:20 — What healthy feedback actually looks like 19:10 — Receiving difficult feedback from customers 20:35 — How honest feedback produced an unexpected financial win 21:30 — Bringing the situation back to God 22:30 — A simple two-column exercise to reset your perspective 24:15 — Learning without beating yourself up 26:15 — What is God saying in the middle of disappointment? 27:40 — Keep moving forward 28:30 — Save the date: Nashville 2027
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