{"podcast":{"title":"Focus on Greatness","slug":"focus-on-greatness-877694","podcast_index_feed_id":877694,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/5c074593-b56f-496b-a362-b1bba1d22d7b","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/focus-on-greatness","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2023/9/6/16/ce63b8fb-4d2a-4db6-b902-a6defd521395_fd12b9d6df_3281719-1589578049621-88849bb93c997.jpg","author":"Hiram Roché","episode_count":252,"summary":"Welcome to the Focus on Greatness Podcast. The place where men are helping men redefine greatness through service. Join Hiram as he discusses topics such as struggles of a man, fatherhood, being a husband, spiritual lifestyle, business, finance, and much more.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-greatness-877694"},"episode":{"title":"Developing Self-Control: The Power of Discipline - Hiram Roche #186","slug":"developing-self-control-the-power-of-discipline-hiram-roche-186","published_at":"2025-05-26T23:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-greatness-877694/developing-self-control-the-power-of-discipline-hiram-roche-186","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-greatness-877694","url":"http://www.hiramroche.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/05a78ebf-7e64-47b9-bfbf-a17466dd2eeb/stream.mp3","summary":"In this transformative episode of Focus on Greatness , Hiram Roche opens up about a powerful lesson revealed during his own wilderness season— the struggle with self-control . But this isn’t just about behavior correction. It’s about spiritual mastery . Self-control is not about restriction—it’s about rulership. Not weakness, but wisdom. As we walk through biblical truths and practical steps, you'll discover how self-control is one of the most vital, yet often overlooked, fruits of the Spirit—especially for men called to lead in their homes, communities, and faith. What You’ll Learn: Why your wilderness season is revealing what still needs to be ruled How Jesus modeled self-control when tempted What the Bible teaches about developing mastery over your thoughts, desires, and actions 5 practical ways to grow in Spirit-led discipline Key areas where men need self-control: speech, anger, lust, thoughts, finances, and more Featured Scriptures: 📖 Galatians 5:22-23 📖 Matthew 4:1-11 📖 Romans 12:2 📖 1 Corinthians 9:27 📖 Proverbs 25:28 Challenge of the Week: Pick one area where you know self-control is lacking. Write it down. Pray about it. Find Scripture for it. And take one step forward this week. Let’s Grow Together. Don’t forget to subscribe , leave a review , and share this episode with a man who’s ready to rise in discipline and purpose. 🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this episode encourages you! 📘 Grab your copy of Start With the Finish in Mind : https://a.co/d/hx5kK6P 📲 Connect with Hiram Roche' and the Greatness Tribe: Email: hiramroche03@gmail.com Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play","meta_description":"In this transformative episode of Focus on Greatness , Hiram Roche opens up about a powerful lesson revealed during his own wilderness season— the struggl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2196,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/focus-on-greatness-877694/episodes/developing-self-control-the-power-of-discipline-hiram-roche-186/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-greatness-877694/developing-self-control-the-power-of-discipline-hiram-roche-186.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}