What is a Remarkable Life?

The Five (5) Core Values of a Remarkable Life

What Makes a Life Truly Remarkable?

After launching the first episode of my podcast, I wanted to unpack the five core values that I shared in the podcast, which I said are key ingredients in making a remarkable life. The timeframe that I allotted for that episode didn’t allow each point to be expounded upon, so I wanted to make sure that I did that here.

Each of these five values—Faith, Family, Finance, Freedom, and Future (Legacy)—represents more than just themes. They are foundational pillars that help guide decisions, shape priorities, and define how we show up in the world. I’ve found that when these values are intentionally cultivated, they not only produce a life of meaning but also anchor us through life’s inevitable challenges. In this post, I’ll walk you through what each one means to me, why it matters, and how you can begin to apply them in your journey toward living a truly remarkable life.

Here are the five foundational values that shape what it means to live a remarkable life:

1. Faith

As I stated in the podcast, Faith is the cornerstone and foundation of a remarkable life. Not faith in yourself, your abilities or talents, or that things will somehow just “work out” in your favor; no, it must be a faith that will carry you through the ebbs and flows of each season of life. A faith that is anchored in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Full stop. Anything else is a distraction and a complete waste of time. It’s how we anchor ourselves in storms and keep our hearts postured toward truth.

Having your life rooted in this type of faith is essential to your well-being. Why? Because it provides assurance that you won’t ever go through life alone. This kind of faith walks with you through diagnosis, disappointment, divorce, and doubt—and refuses to let go. It reminds you that God is not just a distant observer but an ever-present help—especially in a time of personal need.

If we’ve only ridden on the coattails of others' faith instead of prioritizing or cultivating our own, we may find ourselves drowning in deep waters when the turbulence and trials of life come crashing down upon us like violent waves. Developing trust in Jesus happens daily as we walk with Him. We must prioritize it. Faith like this doesn’t guarantee a pain-free life, but it does promise an anchored one. Because the storms will come—but if your foundation is firm, you will not fall.

Always remember this: Remarkable living requires a remarkable faith—one that doesn’t collapse under pressure but grows deeper in it.

2. Family

It goes without saying that everything that we do is for our families. Whether it’s the one you were born into, blended with, or chose—family matters. Remarkable living means we’re not just sacrificing our families at home while we build “success” outside of the home. There has to be an inordinate amount of attention given to the caring for, nurturing, and loving the families that have been placed into our care. I have seen countless individuals sacrifice their families on the altar of success. They were winning in public but failing in private. That cannot be our testimony.

We must be intentional about reversing that narrative. A truly remarkable life prioritizes presence over platform and connection at home over clout in the marketplace. Your first ministry is your home. Your first assignment is to love, lead, and serve the people God has trusted you with—before the titles, the accolades, or the audience. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present. It means showing up for dinner, staying up to talk, offering forgiveness quickly, and being the safe place your spouse and children can always come home to. Because no amount of success is worth it if you lose your family in the process. In the end, it won’t be your job or your followers that sit beside your hospital bed, it’ll be your family. Let’s make sure we’ve loved them well.

3. Finance

Money isn’t everything—but stewardship is. A remarkable life doesn’t just earn money—it manages it with purpose and intentionality, knowing that its focus is always two-fold: using it wisely now while simultaneously stewarding it well to pass on to future generations. Whether you're building wealth, paying off debt, launching a business, or giving generously, how you handle your resources is a reflection of what you believe about God and your future. Financial freedom is not just about having more—it’s about being free enough to do what matters most.

I have always told the incredible congregation that I get to lead that God is your source, and your job is merely a resource. Resources come and go (and change all the time), but our source never changes. When you understand that God is the ultimate source—not your job, not your hustle, not your investments—it changes how you approach money. It’s no longer just a tool for survival or status; it becomes a weapon for impact.

A remarkable life embraces financial literacy and wise stewardship not out of greed, but out of a desire to fund vision, bless others, and leave a legacy. This means budgeting with clarity, investing with intention, not being reckless and haphazard with our spending, and giving with joy. It means saying no to things that rob your future so you can say yes to what God is calling you to build.

Money isn’t the problem—mismanagement is. Scripture doesn’t condemn wealth, but it does challenge those who have it to steward it wisely. For me, that means two things: earning as much as you ethically can while you have the opportunity and managing it with such intention that it blesses generations beyond your own. Whether you’re currently walking in overflow or navigating a lean season, how you handle your finances determines the reach of your faith and the fruitfulness of your life. Money impacts everything—your marriage, your ministry, your business, and your legacy. That’s why we must treat it as the Kingdom resource it is, using it in a way that aligns with our values, honors God, and fuels the vision He’s placed in our hands.

4. Freedom

Freedom is one of the greatest gifts God gives—but one of the easiest for people to forfeit. It isn’t just the absence of restriction; it’s the presence of clarity, purpose, and power. This is more than financial or time freedom—it’s spiritual freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from comparison. Freedom from negative cycles. Freedom from bondage. The kind of freedom that breaks chains and changes lives.

In my life and ministry, I’ve seen too many people’s purposes die on the altar of bondage. If you're going to live a remarkable life, you have to confront and break free from the negative cycles, poor habits, and debilitating vices that keep you stuck. I’m talking about the patterns that sabotage your progress, steal your peace, and quietly unravel everything you're trying to build. Bondage doesn’t always look like chains—it can look like procrastination, addiction, anger, secret sin, toxic relationships, laziness, apathy, or destructive self-talk. Whatever it is, you can’t afford to coddle what’s slowly killing your calling.

Freedom is a daily decision. It’s choosing to heal from what hurt you, break the cycles that held you, and walk away from anything that keeps you small, stuck, or silent. Whether it’s sin, people-pleasing, past trauma, or limiting beliefs—freedom is non-negotiable for those who want to live fully and lead well. Because the freer you are, the more fully you can love, lead, build, and bless the world around you.

You’ve got too much on the line to stay bound. Don’t throw away your faith, ruin your family, or wreck your finances because you refuse to confront what’s holding you back. The enemy doesn’t mind you being gifted—he just doesn’t want you to be free. But when you get free, stay free, and live free—you become unstoppable. A remarkable life isn’t just about what you accomplish, it’s about the kind of freedom you walk in while you accomplish it. And that kind of freedom? It’s absolutely worth fighting for.

Jesus didn’t die to make us busy. He died to make us free, and whom the Son has set free, is free indeed!

5. Future (Legacy)

We’re not just living for today—we’re building for tomorrow. A remarkable life always keeps legacy in view. It asks not just, “What am I doing now?” but “What will this mean later?” Every decision, investment, sacrifice, and step of obedience becomes a brick in a foundation that someone else will one day stand on. Legacy isn’t something you stumble into at the end of your life. It’s something you shape daily with the life you’re living right now.

Legacy means living with the long game in mind. It’s choosing to build something that will outlive you, something that echoes beyond your own lifetime. It shows up in how you love your family, steward your finances, guard your integrity, and honor God with your daily decisions. You’re not just chasing goals—you’re cultivating ground for future generations to flourish. Remarkable living says, “My life isn’t just about me. It’s about what God wants to do through me—for those coming after me.” So, whether they carry your last name or just walk in your footsteps, make sure what you’re building is worth inheriting.

We’re setting the patterns that others are going to end up following. Let’s always be sure to live in such a way that generations after us are still blessed by our obedience.

Final Thoughts

A remarkable life doesn’t happen by accident—it isn’t the result of luck or chance. It’s the outcome and byproduct of intentional choices, consistent alignment, and the grace of God. Faith, Family, Finance, Freedom, and Future aren’t trendy talking points, they’re timeless truths. They anchor us when life is chaotic. They shape how we live, how we lead, how we love, and ultimately, how we leave our mark.

As you reflect on these values, don’t feel pressure to have it all figured out. This journey isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. Allow these core values to simply serve as a roadmap that keeps us moving toward what matters most. So, commit to showing up fully wherever you are, doing the best you can with what you’ve been given, and trusting God to fill in the gaps.

Always remember that remarkable living is a daily decision. One faithful step. One courageous yes. One obedient act at a time. Keep showing up. Keep building. Keep trusting God with the process.

Always remember that you were never meant to walk this path alone—and you’re not. We’re in this together, becoming who we were born to be, one remarkable day at a time.

I love you, believe in you, and praying God’s best for you.

-Warren

Reflect & Respond:

• Which of these five values is strongest in your life right now?

• Which one needs more attention?

• What would your life look like if all five were aligned?

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