Do you desire to do great things for God but feel like you're falling short?Does your life feel small, filled with endless demands, seemingly insignificant work, mundane responsibilities, or challenging relationships? If your desire to make an impact for God's kingdom collides with the limits and disappointments of everyday life, it's easy to feel restless, resigned, and discouraged.Scripture offers a better way. In one of Paul's letters, there's an unexpected, paradoxical call: "Make it your ambition to live quietly . . ."In The Quiet Ambition, pastor and theologian Ryan P. Tinetti unpacks the rich spiritual wisdom of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, showing how it can help you reimagine what following Jesus looks like.Dr Ryan Tinetti's WebsiteBook: The Quiet AmbitionDr Ryan Tinetti's IVP BioDr Ryan Tinetti's at Concordia SeminaryWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Quiet Desperation vs Quiet AmbitionThe World's Perspective vs God's PerspectiveCan Quiet Ambition Be Impactful?ABOUT THE GUEST: Ryan P. Tinetti is a pastor who now serves as an assistant professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary in St Louis. He is the author of the books “The Quiet Ambition: Scripture's Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives” and “Preaching by Heart.” Prior to his call to Concordia Seminary, Ryan served for 14 years in parish ministry. Ryan lives with his wife, Anne, and their four children in St. Louis on the campus of the seminary.SCRIPTURE RELATED TO EPISODE:Important NOTE: there needs to be a space, ' ' between ':' and the verse number, otherwise the scripture verse will be automatically converted to a timestamp link. Link1 Thessalonians 4 : 11-12RELATED LINKS:Dr Ryan Tinetti's WebsiteBook: The Quiet AmbitionDr Ryan Tinetti's IVP BioDr Ryan Tinetti's at Concordia SeminaryTIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Introducing Dr Ryan Tinetti02:44 - Book: The Quiet Ambition03:14 - ...the paradox03:26 - ...two kinds of ambition04:27 - ...help Christian lead meaningful lives shaped by the Gospel05:34 - Is Living in Quiet Desperation God's Vision for U