82: BC Serna: Pursuing Purpose; How 10 Years Of Travel Has Facilitated The Move From Passion To Purpose

BC Serna has spent the last 10 years traveling the world sharing stories of good and highlighting non profit organizations through film and social media. He’s also worked closely with high school organizations teaching students how to become heart led leaders in their communities. He spent 5 years as a younglife leader in Denver Colorado. 

In this interview, BC shares about the experiences of 10 years spent traveling the world along with the tradeoffs that come with it. He dives into why it’s so important to move from passion to purpose, and why life is centered around authentic relationships and community. He gives perspective on storytelling and film, as well as the unique ways his personality influences his decisions and the life he has lived.

 

For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/bc

 

Time-Markers:

 

5:30 - Memories / Dancing 9:30 - Playing Basketball 13:00 - Playfulness / Being Childlike 21:30 - Running From vs. To (Fear vs. Vision) 25:00 - 10 Years of Travel 32:00 - Powerful Cultural Experiences 34:00 - Lasting Impact from Past 10 Years 36:00 - Transition from Global to Local Ministry 40:30 - Impact of Local / Inner-City Work 42:00 - Downsides / Tradeoffs of Travel 43:30 - Creating Community  47:00 - Championing / Believing in Others 50:30 - Film / Shooting Video 54:30 - What Makes BC Come Alive 57:30 - Marrying Dreams vs. Reality 1:01:00 - Storytelling 1:06:30 - From Passion to Purpose 1:10:00 - Unique Challenges Today 1:14:00 - Most Common Self-Talk 1:15:30 - Biggest Need In The World 1:19:30 - Lowest / Darkest Season in BC’s Life 1:26:00 - Advice He Would Give to 20 year old Self / 40 year old Self 1:28:30 - Class BC Would Teach 1:29:00 - When BC Is Most Himself 1:29:30 - Belief BC Wishes Every Else Believed To Be True 1:30:00 - BC’s Guilty Pleasure 1:30:30 - Cornerstone Habits 1:31:30 - Books with Biggest Impact 1:32:30 - Morning Text Reminder