SELDI Podcast with Tony Williams

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Oct 2026

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Join Tony Williams as he empowers leaders worldwide to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, build life and career resilience, enhance personal attributes, and experience success God's way - a life and career filled with impact, purpose, joy, and fulfillment. They will be like "a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers." Psalm 1:3 Tony Williams President & Treasurer The SELDI Company, Inc.

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October 21, 202616 min

Practice Seeking God - The Value.

The value of practice seeking God! God sees you exactly as you are and holds nothing back from you. From my own journey, I have seen the power of one simple, life-changing habit: seeking God daily. When we make seeking Him our highest priority, we move beyond confusion and self-reliance and begin to receive His wisdom, insight, and spiritual discernment. These gifts meet us right where we are, whether in our work, our homes, or in the quiet moments of our day. Intimacy with God is not just an add-on; it is the very foundation of a fulfilled life. In my experience, seeking God is not about asking Him to bless our own plans, but about loving Him, knowing He loves us, and living out of that relationship. The wonderful truth is that Jesus lives in us by the Holy Spirit, so His guidance is never far off. It is personal, immediate, and available to us in every calling and at every stage of our journey. There is a powerful principle in 2 Chronicles 26:5: “As long as he sought the Lord, God prospered him.” Over the years, I have learned that true prosperity comes not from chasing after it, but from seeking the Lord and trusting Him to provide all we need, without adding sorrow. God shapes us to be blessed so we can be a blessing to others. I encourage you to start today: talk with your Heavenly Father as soon as you wake up, open His Word, meditate on the Scriptures, and grow in understanding the difference between faith—trusting confidence—and believing—resting assurance in His promises. If this message has encouraged you, I invite you to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Together, we can help others discover these weekly reminders to seek God first and experience His faithfulness in every area of life. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

October 14, 202617 min

How To Walk With God Through Faith And Prayer

Eternal life is not just a promise for after we die. We’ve been taught to think of it as a destination, but Jesus defines it as knowing God and knowing Him now. That one shift changes everything, because it turns Christianity from a checklist into a relationship and it makes walking with God feel possible on an ordinary Tuesday. We walk through four practical movements: know God, believe God, receive from God, and walk by faith. We dig into Romans 10:9 and the idea of the spiritual heart as the place where decisions are made, where spirit and soul converge, and where the Holy Spirit lives when we say yes to Jesus. From there we get extremely concrete about “guard your heart,” including how to feed it with Scripture, meditation, spoken confession, and focused attention so your inner life stays aligned with God’s truth. We also talk about faith that actually works in daily life, with biblical anchors like Enoch’s walk with God, Proverbs 3:5-6, and Isaiah 41:10. We end with a simple but challenging practice: prayer as a real conversation with God, including moments of quiet so you can listen. If you want Christian encouragement, spiritual growth tools, and a clear guide for walking with God by faith, this will meet you right where you are. Subscribe for more leader development insights, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the message. What part of walking with God do you want to strengthen first? Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

October 7, 202625 min

God's Rich Reward Of Waiting

You can feel it in your chest when a decision is looming: move now, prove something, fix it fast, make the call before you lose the chance. We talk straight into that pressure with a simple message that can change the way you lead your life and your family: God’s timing is real, and there is a rich reward for waiting when He says wait. If you’re facing a choice about a relationship, a spouse, a promotion, a business step, a strained marriage, or a child you’re praying for, we point you back to a steadier path than panic. We walk through three anchors for the waiting season. First is intimacy and trust, because waiting is not passive, it’s relational. We talk about reading the Bible, especially the Gospel of John, like a living conversation with God, and leaning on the Holy Spirit’s guidance rather than outside noise. Then we get practical about strength and perseverance, including how to use Scriptures like Proverbs 3:5–6 and Isaiah 40:31 when you’re tempted to rush ahead. When you’re weary, it’s often a sign you’ve picked the weight back up, and we explain how to hand it back to God again. We also dig into the power of words in Christian living: guarding your speech, speaking life over what you’re facing, and refusing to cancel your own faith with negative talk. From there, we address standing on God’s promises in areas like healing and spiritual warfare, and we close with Psalm 40 as a picture of what fulfillment can look like when God lifts you onto solid ground and turns your waiting into a testimony. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with someone under pressure, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. What are you waiting on God for right now? Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

September 30, 202612 min

Victory Over The Storms in Life and Career

“Victory Over Storms in Life and Career!” Throughout my decades in leadership and sales, I have seen how storms can shake not only our personal lives but also our careers, our confidence, and our sense of purpose. Many quietly wonder if God is behind these challenges, but I want to assure you from both Scripture and my own journey that God is not the author of your storms. When we belong to Jesus, we are never left powerless. The Holy Spirit gives us strength and equips us to respond with faith, not fear, no matter what we face. Let me share a practical approach that has brought me victory time and again: remember that Christ Himself lives within you. Begin with prayer, stand on a specific promise from God’s Word, and face your situation as Jesus did. I often reflect on the moment when Jesus spoke to the storm and commanded peace, and I have seen Him bring calm to my own anxious moments and seasons of uncertainty. Persist in declaring God’s Word—not as a matter of striving, but as an act of spiritual authority. Guard your words, especially when pressure mounts, and trust that God’s promises will hold true. I will also share a testimony from my own life, when God used Psalm 31 to encourage me to lift my eyes and trust Him before anything changed. As I praised Him in faith, He opened a door to a new role that became the most fruitful season of my career. If you are seeking encouragement, practical biblical promises, and faith-filled leadership principles for your workplace challenges, I invite you to listen in. Share this with someone who needs hope, and let me know which promise from God’s Word you are standing on today. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

September 23, 202610 min

A time of refreshing rest in Jesus.

Even when you are faithfully doing what is right, you may find yourself feeling spiritually weary. I have experienced this kind of heaviness myself, when I began to rely on my own strength instead of trusting Jesus fully. But the wonderful truth is that Jesus sees you at every step of your journey, and He offers you rest right now. His invitation in Matthew 11:28 is for all of us who are tired and burdened. Often, we miss the gentle warning signs—restlessness, a loss of peace, or feeling weighed down by pressures that do not come from God. Let us remember that true rest is found in returning to Him. In my own walk with God, I have found that a time of refreshing often begins with remembering His faithfulness. Take time to reflect on the miracles God has already done in your life, and choose to rejoice with thanksgiving and praise. Sometimes I look back at my vision book or vision board, not to rush God’s timing, but to remind myself that He is always at work and I do not need to strive in my own strength. Our confidence is anchored in the unchanging promises of God, as 2 Corinthians 1:20 assures us. When you hold onto His Word, it becomes much easier to rest, knowing that God will fulfill what He has spoken. As God refreshes us, He also calls us to refresh others. One of the most powerful ways to do this is to pray for a friend, asking the Holy Spirit to reveal a specific promise from God’s Word, and then standing together in faith. Matthew 18:19 reminds us of the spiritual strength that comes when we agree in prayer. I encourage you to write down the promise God gives, so your faith has something solid to hold onto. If you are in need of a reset today, take a moment to get quiet before the Lord and invite Jesus to renew your spirit. Share this encouragement with someone who may be feeling overwhelmed, so they too can experience the rest that Jesus offers. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

September 16, 202611 min

"Jesus Resurrects Relationships!" - Part 2

Part 2 – "Jesus Resurrects Relationships!" From my own journey, I know that the hardest part of a broken relationship is not the silence, but the pain of hope that seems to be disappointed again and again. If you are a mother, father, brother, or sister who has prayed for years, wondering if God will ever move, I want to encourage you: Jesus truly brings relationships back to life. This is not just a phrase, but a living promise from God. He is able to restore what looks impossible, and I have seen Him do it in my own life. Mark 11 teaches us the practical steps of faith: to ask, to believe that we have received, and to speak to the mountain instead of rehearsing the problem. Over the years, I have learned that sometimes what quietly blocks our prayers is unforgiveness. If bitterness, resentment, or anger has crept into your heart, choose today to release it in the name of Jesus. This opens the way for your prayers to flow from a heart that is clean and steady before God. From here, let’s take practical steps to guard our hearts. Ask yourself: What am I allowing into my thoughts? What am I feeding my faith with? I have found strength by meditating on God’s Word, as Joshua 1:8 instructs, and by boldly declaring His promises even when I do not see immediate results. Patience is key—waiting for God’s perfect timing instead of rushing ahead. Remember, just as Jesus spoke of the shepherd seeking the one who wandered, God is already working on the other side, even when we cannot see it. If you are longing for reconciliation with a child, parent, sibling, or loved one, I encourage you to take the next step in faith. Keep your heart steadfast, trusting that God is faithful to His promises. Share this message with someone of like faith as yours; asking them to stand in agreement with you on the promise of Jesus. Where two of Jesus' disciples agree and ask, it will be done. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

September 9, 202610 min

"Jesus Resurrects Relationships!"

“Jesus Resurrects Relationships!” There are times when a relationship feels so broken it seems as if it has died, especially when that loss is within your own family. I have walked through that deep sorrow myself, and I want to encourage you with the hope that has carried me: Jesus truly restores relationships. This is not just wishful thinking, but a faith anchored in the promises of Scripture and proven through years of prayer, even in seasons when I felt weary, discouraged, or ready to give up. In my own journey, I have seen what resurrection looks like in everyday life: God brings renewal, restoration, and breathes life into what seemed beyond repair. Mark 11:24 has transformed the way I pray, teaching me to stand on God’s promises rather than my emotions. Over the years, I have learned that faith grows strong when we focus on what God has spoken, not on the turmoil of our feelings. When I read John 11 and see Martha’s conversation with Jesus at Lazarus’ tomb, I am reminded of the pattern God has shown me for reconciliation: honest grief, courageous trust, and declaring God’s promises even before I see the answer. One key truth I have learned is that your estranged loved one is not your enemy. It is Satan who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy our relationships, and recognizing this truth has changed the way I pray and contend for restoration. If your heart longs for healing in your Christian relationships, if you are seeking reconciliation with your family, and you want to learn how to pray God’s way through the pain of estrangement, I invite you to listen and let Jesus guide you, just as He has guided me. Please subscribe, share the video with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so that others can find it. Tony Williams Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

September 3, 202610 min

Receiving Help From God - Part 3

If the goal you are pursuing feels far beyond your own ability, take heart—this is often a sign that you are right where God wants you to be. Over the years, I have seen again and again that when we embrace a vision from God and set goals inspired by Him, He meets us with His faithfulness. I want to share with you a simple, Scripture-based approach that I have relied on in my own journey, especially when my vision seemed too big, my confidence was shaken, and my own strength was not enough. God is ready to help you, just as He has helped me. At the heart of our faith is the unshakable truth that God loves you unconditionally and desires to help you in every area of your life. This is not just a general promise—it is rooted in the Word of God. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that God rewards those who earnestly seek Him, and Jesus Himself invites us to ask, seek, and knock, assuring us that God will respond. In my own walk with the Lord, I have seen these promises come alive in practical ways. Asking God is not just a ritual; it is a vital part of building a close relationship with Him. As you receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit comes and abides in you to empower and equip you for every good work. From this foundation, I encourage you to join faith with practical goal-setting and a God-given vision. The goals God places in our hearts are often beyond what we can accomplish on our own, so we must rely on His strength and trust Him for the results. Over the years, I have learned the importance of connecting every goal with a specific promise from Scripture, such as Deuteronomy 28:8. I have made it a habit to speak God's promises over my circumstances, especially in challenging times. One method that has helped me greatly is to write a verse on a dated card and commit it to memory, so that when doubt, fear, or unbelief try to creep in, I can stand firm on God's Word. If you are seeking guidance, encouragement, and a deeper, more faith-filled way to pray, I invite you to listen now. Share this message with a friend, colleague, or family member who needs hope, and let others know how you are standing on the promises of God today. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

August 31, 20269 min

"The Power of Unity in Jesus!"

Unity is not a nice idea, it is a power source. We talk about what happens when you say yes to Jesus Christ and become one spirit with Him, and why that spiritual reality is meant to overflow into every part of life, not just Sunday. If you’ve been craving a clearer, steadier way to walk with God, this message centers on intimacy with Christ, the Holy Spirit within us, and the shared foundation believers have across the world. Then we get practical about marriage and agreement in prayer. We name the real enemy of closeness as division, and we lay out a simple pattern: identify a specific Bible promise for the exact situation you’re facing, join faith with your spouse, pray in Jesus’ name, and keep praising even before you see the change. You’ll hear a clear example using Deuteronomy 28:8 for finances and Mark 11:24 for staying anchored when doubt tries to take over. From home to the workplace, we widen the lens to family leadership and Christian faith at work. We share how unity between husband and wife shapes the direction of the family, and how believers in a company can recognize each other, connect, and unite in prayer for wisdom, clients, and right decisions. There’s also a story of Christians praying across a major corporation and watching things turn around. If you want a faith practice that’s simple, biblical, and doable, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review that tells us what promise you’re standing on. Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/

August 26, 20269 min

"How to Receive Help from God." - Part 2

You can believe God wants to help you and still feel stuck when real life hits. We go deeper into a practical next step: acknowledging God so His help moves from a hopeful idea to a lived daily reality. I start by praying for you directly, because prayer is not a warm-up, it’s how we agree with what God says and place our trust where it belongs. From there, we ground everything in Proverbs 3:5–6, focusing on what it means to trust the Lord with all your heart, stop leaning on your own understanding, and acknowledge Him in all your ways. We talk about acknowledging God through gratitude, worship, and simple faith-filled words, then take it further by praying the promises of God instead of only praying worries. If you’re hungry for Christian encouragement, spiritual growth, and leadership insight that feels usable on a Monday morning, this practice is meant for you. We also pray Psalm 112:1–3 as a promise over your “house,” meaning your family and legacy, not just a building. We reflect on blessing, righteousness that endures, and the hope that your descendants can be mighty on earth. You’ll hear a practical method for keeping God’s promises close, like writing them down and returning to them when you need strength. Subscribe, share this with someone you love, and leave a review if it helps, what promise are you choosing to pray today? Send Tony a Text https://www.seldicompany.com/