The Bible Speaks to You

FREEDOM FRIDAYAre you hungry and thirsty for spiritual things?Have you ever been really hungry or really thirsty? Why does that happen? It's because your body is telling you need to eat or drink something. Hunger and thirst tell us there's something we need that we don't have. Jesus said we will be blessed when we hunger and thirst for righteousness, when we realize the need in our lives for things of the Spirit.In this episode:People, places, and things will never satisfy your real needsOnly God can fill the hunger in your heartEventually you'll have to admit your need for a spiritual dimension in your lifeThe world will always tell you material things will satisfyBut they never really can because the satisfaction they give is temporaryThe more you're hungry and thirsty for God, the more you'll be filled∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES:  Full transcript and Bible quote at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/356Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

355 – What is God teaching you?When was the last time you felt like God taught you an important lesson? Was it when you did something really well and you felt God showed you how to navigate all the different things that had to happen for a good outcome?Or did you make some mistakes and God taught you a better way to take care of the situation? The real question is: What did you do next? What did you do with what God taught you? Did you do apply those lessons to your life or just chalk it up to experience?.In this episode, we're going to talk about God is always teaching us somethingThe importance of putting these ideas into practice in our daily livesWhat happens when you don't What to do when you don't understand or can't do what God is teaching youJesus's emphasis on doing what you're taught∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/355Previous episode mentioned: #15-How to Stop Fighting Your Brother and Love Him Instead Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

Welcome to Freedom Friday354 – Jesus said: The kingdom of heaven is at handDo you believe him? Most people think heaven is somewhere you go after you die.When you start seeing yourself from the perspective that heaven is at hand, the shame and guilt from you past will begin to dissolve.In this episode:Jesus promised that the kingdom of heaven is at handYou can't see it with your material eyes, just like you can't see radio wavesBut it's here and God reveals it spirituallyYou can discern the kingdom of heaven here and nowYou can see what is true about you in heaven nowThis brings healing and freedom from guilt and shame∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/354Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

353 – When you're facing a serious challenge...Do you tend to run away from it, ignore it, or face it so you can deal with it?The best solution is to face your challenges head on, ask for help if you need it, and do what you can to find a solution.In today's episode we're going to look at several examples in the Bible of people who faced their challenges some who tried to run away from them. And we'll talk about what you can do to face your challenges head-on and the blessings that come when you do.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/353Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

It's Freedom FridayWhat if you could think and pray like Jesus did? What if you could love the way Jesus did? Does that even seem possible? What keeps us from doing that?Sometimes you might think there's no way you could of be like Jesus and that it's not even worth trying. Or maybe you're afraid to love as much as he did. It's just too much to commit to. But Jesus wanted and expected everyone who believed in him to follow his example of living and loving. In fact, Paul repeats this idea in a letter to the church in Corinth, “We have the mind of Christ.” (See I Corinthians 2:16)In this episode of Freedom Friday, we're going to talk about What it means to have the mind of Christ How you can begin to think, pray, and love more like Jesus.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/352Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

351 – What do you ask for in your prayers?A new job, a good relationship, to be healed of an emotional problem or physical disease? What about asking God for guidance in what to do with your life and how to fulfill your purpose?Sometimes we ask God for small things and sometimes our prayers have a broader scope. But all too often we don't go as broad and as deep as we could in what we ask for in prayer.  Considering everything that's going on in the world right now, it's time to be bold in what we ask for, like Elisha when he asked for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.In this episode, we're going to talk about what that means and how you and I can do it today.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all Bible quotes thebiblespeakstoyou.com/351Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

350 – Do you know your spiritual identity?It's FREEDOM FRIDAYHow often do you really stop and ponder that you are a child of God? All too often we identify ourselves based on what we have done or not done, the accomplishments or the failures we've had.And it's very easy to fall into identifying yourself with the sins and mistakes you've made over the years. But the way you see yourself, the way you identify yourself, determines to a large degree how you will act and interact with others.God has created you in His image likeness. That is your true spiritual identity. The more clearly you see yourself in this light, the more freedom you'll find from past mistakes and labels of limitation.And that's what this episode of Freedom Friday is all about.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞PLAYLIST about spiritual identity: The Journey of Self DiscoverySHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes–thebiblespeakstoyou.com/350Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

349 – Are you praying for your government?If you take an unbiased look at the government of countries all over the world, you'll often find some degree of corruption. Sometimes it doesn't run very deep but other times senior leaders and the heads of government themselves are the source of corruption.This has been going on since governments began. Is there a solution? Even when politicians claim they try to get rid of all corruption, it's a difficult thing to accomplish. Many governments don't try at all and are causing the problem.As Christians, what can you and I do about this problem? Should we get involved in politics, public demonstrations, or social activism, letter writing campaigns, calling government officials? What you decide to do is totally up to you, and not every Christian is going to feel compelled to fight corruption these ways. What we all can do is pray. But should we pray for a government when it's corrupt? Does prayer even make a difference with such a huge problem? There are lots of different ways to pray about this. How can we pray more effectively to get rid of corruption in government? Previous episodes mentionedEpisode 240: How Would Jesus Heal Political Division?                                      Episode 190: Quit trying to change something when you pray.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes–thebiblespeakstoyou.com/349Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

348 – What defines your spiritual identity?Do you ever struggle to find freedom from guilt over things that happened in the past? You're trying to follow Christ and live your life in obedience to all Jesus says, but sometimes it's hard to let go of the guilt from things you did years ago, or maybe even just yesterday.You know that God has forgiven you, but once in a while, those past sins and mistakes weigh heavy on your heart.Is it possible to find freedom from all that guilt from things you did wrong in the past? Of course it is.When you see that those sins and mistakes from your past have never been part of your true spiritual identity, and focus on who you are as a child of God, you'll find freedom from the guilt and step into who God made you to be.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Friday.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/348Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

347 – What do you do when no one understands you?Have you ever been with a group of close friends and you share some pretty deep ideas you've been thinking about, but then everyone looks at you like you're crazy. They have no idea what you're talking about. You try to explain, but they're still clueless, their eyes glaze over, and they go back to discussing with great enthusiasm, something that seems trivial and inconsequential.The same thing happens with your family. You share ideas from way down inside of your heart about life or what you think your purpose is and you get those blank stares. Or they say you need to be more practical.It can be really frustrating when it seems like no one understands you. Who do you talk to? What do you do? Is there any way not to feel so lonely? In this episode, you'll learn Why some people will never understand you What needs to happen before you find the folks who will understand youWhat you can do to find the people who will understand and be supportive of you.SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/347Article mentioned: Being Grateful when People Reject Your PurposePrevious episode mentioned: Episode 256: The Biblical Cure for LonelinessText me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

346 – Freedom Friday!Have you ever found it hard to accept God's forgiveness? The mistakes you've made and the sins you've committed just seem too much for God to wink at, much less forgive?When you carry around the guilt, along with the feeling you don't deserve God's love and forgiveness, it can be a terrible burden that keeps you from living the life of joy and freedom God has in store for you.When someone gives you a gift, what do you do? You accept it, open it, and use it, wear it, eat it, or whatever it's designed to do.When God gives the gift of His love, grace, and forgiveness, you can do exactly the same thing: accept it and use it. And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Friday.Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

345 – Is Christian unity possible?Ever been disillusioned by people from different Christian denominations arguing about who is right theologically, and in the process sending everyone who disagrees with them to hell?So many churches today think they are the only true followers of Christ and dogmatically insist you must agree with their theology to be a Christian. This attitude doesn't bring fellow believers together but is incredibly divisive.In this divisive atmosphere among so many churches, is it possible we will ever have unity in the Christian church as a whole?If so, what will it take to have unity in the body of Christ? The good news is, there is something you can do to, starting today, to dissolve the divisiveness among Christians and bring unity.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes–thebiblespeakstoyou.com/345Previous episode mentioned: Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

344 – Freedom FridayWhat's your first thought when you hear the word, repentance? It doesn't always have a positive connotation does it?Can't you just hear an angry preacher shouting from the pulpit that you need to repent of your sins?Sometimes it seems like they are trying to rub your nose in all the sins you've committed and make you feel really bad about yourself.But when Jesus said we need to repent, that's not what he meant at all. True repentance is a actually a wonderful spiritual process that helps you see yourself in a positive, spiritual light.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Friday.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: for full transcript go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/344Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

343 – Understanding the Lord's PrayerHow often do you say the Lord's Prayer. Now, what I really want to know is how often you pray the Lord's Prayer. They're not always the same thing.Have you ever been at church and it seems like when you get to the Lord's Prayer it's a race to see how fast you can say it? Jesus didn't want us just to repeat words. He wanted this prayer to be a guide to understanding God and our relationship with Him.And that's what we're talking about today, understanding the Lord's Prayer along with a better awareness of the historical, religious, and geographical context of this prayer. My two guests are Brad Gray and Brad Nelson.SHOW NOTES: for a full transcript, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/343https://thelordsprayer.com/https://bringingheavenhere.com/https://walkingthetext.com/Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

342 – Bad motives versus good motivesHave you ever kept making the same mistakes and committing the same sin, even though you've tried to stop? You've tried to do what's right but you keep slipping back into old patterns of thinking and acting.Sometimes, trying to change one behavior by a different behavior doesn't really get at the root of the problem. We need to go a little deeper and deal with the mental and spiritual motives, with our thinking, to consistently do what's right.The world says you don't have what you need and you have break God's commandments to get it. But Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is at hand, where you already have everything you need.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/342Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

341 – What are your hopes for 2026? Who do you want to be?At the beginning of a new year a lot of people set goals and make resolutions of what they want to accomplish or stop doing during the next 12 months. The focus is usually on achievements and results, changing behavior, establishing new habits, things like that.Other people like to pick out a phrase or a word as a theme for the year.But a lot of folks I know have trouble keeping their resolutions and their theme for the year because they're just thinking about getting different results. The real solution to being successful is to focus, not on what you want to do, but on becoming the kind of person you want to be. And that's what we're talking about on today's episode:To do what you want to, you first have to be who you want to beDiscovering who you already are as the image and likeness of GodWhen you know who you are as God's image, you'll do amazing things as the image of God So, how do you see yourself? Let's ask it this way: How would you like to be able to see yourself? Who do you want to be? Or better yet, how does God see you?∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Previous episode mentioned: Episode 297: Always Remember Who You Are SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/341 Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

340 – Ever have trouble admitting your mistakes?Have you ever had a hard time accepting responsibility for the mistakes you've made and the sins you've committed?I know, it's all too easy to blame someone else or circumstances, the way you were brought up, the way someone treated you, or whatever it may be.But if you really want to heal the burden of guilt you're carrying around, you'll accept full responsibility for your mistakes and sins. This will bring healing and freedom into your life.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Fridays.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: To read the full transcript and bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/340Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

339 – Thank You 2025!It's been a great year in many ways, but it had its challenges as well.There have been ups and downs for sure, but from all the people I talk to and interact with online, I feel a gradual and growing momentum in the way people's hearts are reaching out for things of the Spirit. Before we launch out into a new year, it can be really helpful to appreciate all the lessons learned in 2025 and the good received and experienced. In that spirit, that's what this episode is all about. I'll share snippets from 8 of the most listened to episodes from this past year. These are the things people found most helpful. And my hope is you'll find renewed inspiration and gratitude for the blessings from 2025.Thank you for being on this spiritual journey with me in 2025 and going forward into 2026. 2026 is calling out to you to know God more intimately, walk more closely with Christ, and to be moved by the Holy Spirit beyond the limitations the world would impose on you.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/339 Best Podcast Episodes 2025284 Your Age Doesn't Matter to God's Purpose for Your Life  297 Always Remember Who You Are302 Learning to Heal Like Jesus304 Satan Has No Power over You305 The Healing Power of Being Persistent306 Let God Happen307 God Wants a Covenant Relationship with You310 Talking Face to Face with God Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

338 - It's Freedom FridayHow often to you compare yourself with others? How's that workin' for you?One of the things I've really had to work at over the years is not to compare myself with others.When I've seen someone who is more successful, is smarter, stronger, better looking than me, it's easy to feel inferior to them. I've felt guilty I didn't work as hard as they did, or maybe I tried but didn't succeed like they did and it adds to the guilt of feeling I'm not good enough. And sometimes I've compared the mistakes I've made in life and the sins I've committed to what other people have done and it usually paralyzes me from going forward with my life.Comparing yourself to others is rarely a good idea and usually prevents you from making progress in your own life.There's a simple way to stop comparing yourself to others.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Fridays.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Read the full transcript of this episode at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/338Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

337 – Let the light of Christmas shine brightOne of the major themes at Christmas time is the light of Christ shining into a dark world. In fact the Christmas story has all kinds of light in it. There's the star that appears to the Wisemen from the East. There's the glory of God shining on the shepherds as the angels talk to them. And most important of all is the birth of Jesus, who came as the Light of the world.But Jesus didn't come just for us to be passive recipients of his light. He wanted us to follow his example of bringing light to the darkness of fear, disease, despair, and sin. He even said we are also the light of the world.And that's what this episode is about, being the light and letting your light shine out into the darkness this Christmas, and beyond. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/337Spotify Christmas PlaylistText me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

336 – What makes you want to obey God?People sometimes ask: "Is there a way to obey God from a place of love instead of from a sense of duty or fear of punishment?" And my answer is always: Absolutely, Yes! It is totally possible to obey God from a place of love instead of duty or fear. God doesn't want you to obey Him because you're afraid of Him. God wants a loving relationship with you. When you realize He always has your best interests at heart, you really do want to obey God, you love to obey God.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Fridays.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/336Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

335 – Will you or anyone you know be alone for Christmas this year?An estimated 14 million Americans will spend Christmas alone in 2025.  That's a lot of people! I don't have numbers for other countries, but this really opened my eyes to a problem that's a lot bigger than I realized.There's a wide variety of reasons why people are alone at Christmas, and a small percentage of them actually prefer to be by themselves. But the vast majority of these 14 million people would rather be with family or friends, but aren't able to for one reason or another.What are your plans for Christmas? Will you be with friends and family? Or will you be all by yourself? Either way, this episode is for you.If you're going to be by yourself on December 25, we're going to talk about how to face the loneliness and overcome itAnd if you'll be with others on this special day, we'll talk about what can you do to be supportive of and/or include someone who is by themselvesListen now and rediscover what you knew all along is the solution for loneliness at Christmas∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all Bible verses mentioned, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/335Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

334 – It's Freedom FridayHow good are you at overcoming temptation?What do you do when you are tempted to do something you know you shouldn't do? How do you resist the temptation? Or do you just give in to it?A question I get a lot is: How do I resist the temptations in my life? This is something we all have to deal with. And at some point, as you grow spiritually, it's not just about resisting temptation, but getting to where they are no longer temptations and you have freedom and peace of mind.And that's what we're talking about on this episode of Freedom Friday.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For full transcript go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/334Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

333 – God still uses ordinary people to accomplish His purposeChristmas is just a few weeks away, and a lot of people I know are busy getting ready for this special time of year when we celebrate Christ's coming. And I don't just mean making all the preparations for holiday meals, gifts, and seasonal activities. A lot of people take very seriously getting ready spiritually to be more receptive to the spirit of Christmas, the appearing of Jesus here on earth and the significance of that event, not just 2,000 years ago, but today as well.Think of all the different sorts of people who will celebrate Christmas and the many different ways they'll go about it. Most of these folks, I would imagine, are just regular, ordinary people, and by ordinary, I do not mean insignificant, making room in their hearts for Christ's coming.And when you think about it, God has always used, “ordinary” people to accomplish His purposes, especially at Christmas. And that's what we're talking about in today's episode.How will God use you to share the spirit of Christmas?SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes for this episode – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/333Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

332 – FREEDOM FRIDAYYou are made in the image and likeness of God. The Bible makes this clear in the very first chapter of Genesis.But then the Bible tells story after story of how people have sinned and not been true to the way God created them. Someone asked the other day: If I'm really made in the image and likeness of God, why do I keep sinning?That's a pretty deep question and that's what this episode of Freedom Friday is all about.It has a LOT to do with how you see yourself.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/332Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

331 – What gives you a sense of self-worth?Over the years, I've met some people who are very, very wealthy. I've also met people who probably didn't have $20 to their name. And lots of people in between.Some of these very wealthy people, even though they have been incredibly successful in many areas of their life, have a very low sense of self-worth. And a few of the homeless people I've met, who don't have enough money to get a good meal, have a remarkable sense of their own value as a human being. Of course, this isn't always the case, but it's kind of the opposite of what you might expect. So I've been thinking about self-worth:What is self-worth?Where does it comes from? How do you find your own-self-worth?Your self-worth is rooted and grounded in your relationship to God as His image and likeness. You may not always see it, but your self-worth is always here because it's part of your identity as a child of God.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and Bible quotes from this episode thebiblespeakstoyou.com/331Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

330 – Does God ever tempt us?A lot of people are convinced God sends temptations to see if they are faithful.You'd be surprised how many Christians believe some version of this, that God tempts us or puts tempting things and thoughts in our path.But nothing could be further from the truth.God never tempts you.That's what we're talking about this week on FREEDOM FRIDAY.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Show notes: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/330Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

329 – Are you grateful when things don't go the way you want them to?A lot of folks I've been talking to lately are facing some pretty serious challenges. And they don't really think they have anything to be grateful for.They're worried about the rising cost of living, if they can pay their bills and put food on the table for their families. They're worried about the rising costs of health care. Some folks have lost their jobs and haven't been able to find work. Other people are feeling a lot of stress in the political arena, the constant barrage of conflicting opinions on social media, and the threat of violence getting out of hand.And then like a ray of light piercing the dark clouds, someone facing these or other challenges will pause and express gratitude for all the blessings they do have.When life gets hard, it's actually an opportunity, it's a call, to embrace the spirit of gratitude. Every day is an opportunity to know and love God more, to love your neighbor and yourself more as children of God, and to be blessing to others. And that is a lot to be grateful for.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Show notes: For a full transcript and all Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/329 Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

328 – How do you quit being influenced by others?Have you ever worked hard to quit making the same mistakes or committing the same sins and finally got your life cleaned up and straightened out, when someone, maybe even an old friend, tries to pull you back into that old life style? You feel negatively influenced by others to do things you don't want to do.It can be a pretty hard situation to deal with. But there are things you can do and new ways to think that will help you not to let others have a negative influence on you.That's what we're talking about this week on Freedom Friday.Show notes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/328Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

327 – What are you most hungry and thirsty for?What do you want more than anything else in the world? To be successful, to have a great job and make lots of money, to have a loving family and good friends? Do you want to have a lot of power and influence? Do you want to make a difference in the world and help people who are less fortunate than you?Maybe a better question is: What does God want you to do more than anything else? You may already have an answer for that and be working in that direction. But lots of folks these days are preoccupied with trying to get what they want and do what they want, without really thinking about what God wants them to do with their lives.Then there are those folks who have all the outward signs of success but there's still a hunger for something more meaningful, something more substantial. It's a hunger that can only be satisfied by things of the Spirit.In this episode, we're going to talk about What it means to be hungry for spiritualityHow this kind of hunger can be satisfiedThe blessing that comes as a resultWhat happens when you experience and are filled with the righteousness of God? You can't keep it to yourself. You will be blessed and your light will shine and become a blessing to everyone you come in contact with. ∞∞∞∞∞∞Show notes:  For a full transcript of this episode and all Bible verses mentioned, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/327.Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

326 – FREEDOM FRIDAYHow do you deal with judgmental people?Have you ever been talking to someone who gets very judgmental of you because of mistakes you've made in the past, things you're not still doing, attitudes and actions that you have left behind, but they want to keep you in the past?Do you know how to deal with judgmental people like this?Maybe it's not on purpose, but they make you feel guilty all over again for something that happened a long time ago. In their mind they just can't see all the changes and progress in your life. And they don't see who you have become and where you're going now. This can be so frustrating at times. In this episode of Freedom Friday, we talk about a few things you can do when people get judgmental.Let me know what works best for you.Show notes: Full transcript at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/326 Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

325 – Does your life ever feel incomplete?How often do you feel like there's something missing in your life? It could be a relationship, a better job, enough money to pay the bills, better health. It could go deeper than that. You might feel like your life is incomplete because you don't know what your higher sense of purpose is, and if you do, you're not sure how to fulfill it. Why is it that most of us at some time or another feel like something is missing in our lives? We don't feel complete or whole. Maybe even if you have all the outward signs of success, on the inside, you may still feel incomplete.In this week's episode, we're going to talk about Jesus's perspective on what it means to be whole and how to catch his vision to experience our wholeness, our completeness as children of God.If Jesus was here today physically like he was 2,000 years ago, he would see your wholeness and show it to you.The good news is Christ is here today revealing your spiritual wholeness to you through the Holy Spirit. ∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: Full transcript and all Bible quotes––thebiblespeakstoyou.com/325Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

324 - What do you do when someone won't forgive you?Have you ever apologized to someone, but they won't forgive you? They're still feeling hurt or betrayed and they just can't bring themselves to forgive you.It's a pretty lousy feeling. And sometimes it seems like you can't get on with your own life until there's some reconciliation and you get that relationship healed.Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. So what do you do when that happens? How do you pray and what do you do someone won't forgive you?That's what we're talking about this week on Freedom Friday.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Show notes: Full transcript--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/324Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

323 – You've probably heard of the destruction of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem when the Roman army destroyed it in 70 AD.But have you ever wondered how that event is relevant to us today? What can you and I learn from the destruction of Jerusalem, now almost 2,000 years later?Well, actually there's a lot we can learn and my guest this week, Ward Sanford, and I are going to dig into some important lessons we need to learn, individually and collectively as the church, that can make all the difference how we function in the world.  Spoiler alert: What happened during the four years, and especially just the week before the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple should open our eyes to what's going on today.Show notes: Full transcript – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/323Ward's Website: www.cryforjerusalem.comBooks:Cry for JerusalemBook 1 63-66 CE: Resisting Tyranny*Book 2 66-67 CE: Against All Odds*Book 3 67-69 CE: Growing Anarchy*Book 4 69-70 CE: Final Siege*Josephus: The Antiquities of the Jews- complete works*Eusebius: The Church History** Affiliate linksText me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

322 – It's time to accept God's forgivenessHave you ever had trouble accepting God's forgiveness for mistakes you made or sins you committed? And you still feel a burden of guilt even though you're not making those same mistakes or committing those sins anymore?That's what we're talking about this week on Freedom Friday. Here are a few key points to help you in this process.Forgiveness is a gift from GodYou are worthy to accept this giftConfess your mistakes and sins to yourself and GodBe honest and specificYou can't earn God's forgiveness, it's a gift. But you do deserve it because God loves you as His childThank God for His forgivenessTake time for Bible study and prayerNurture and deepen your relationship with God Show notes: Full transcript--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/322Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

321 – If Jesus came to your home town, what would he do?Have you ever wondered what would happen if Jesus came to your community? Who would he talk to? Who would he preach to? Who would he heal? Who would be receptive to his message? Who would oppose him and try to stop him or get rid of him?In this week's episode, we dig intoThe way Jesus ministered to people in their communities How some people were receptive to him How others were opposedWhat's going on in our communities today to see how we can get a better idea of how to be more like Jesus in the way we interact with peopleShow notes – for a full transcript of the episode and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/321Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

312 FF – Have you ever struggled to forgive yourself?In this week's Freedom Friday episode, we're going to tackle what is sometimes one of the hardest things to do, forgive yourself.I share my friend Jim's story where he learned to forgive his father and himself for things that happened years ago.The thing that helped him the most was an odd little exercise I had him try. It worked!And it's helped a lot of folks since then actually forgive themselves.I'd love to hear how you have been able to forgive yourself.Show notes: Full transcript of the episode at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/320Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

319 – It's time to get back to Bible basicsHave you ever been in a conversation about the Bible with someone who is so caught up in some minute detail of something the Bible mentions only once, maybe twice? But the way the conversation is going, it sounds like it's the most important thing in the whole Bible?Maybe you've seen it happen when you're watching a Bible-based video on social media where all the attention is focused on something very obscure or rarely mentioned in the Bible. But they're acting like it's the key that unlocks the mysteries of the universe.Sometimes the human mind gets distracted by details that aren't as important as we think they are, or try to convince others, they are.In today's episode, we're talking about the deep need to stop getting distracted by peripheral bits of Bible information and to focus more on the overall and more important messages of the Bible.How would you summarize the main themes in the Bible. At the end of the episode you'll hear the five things I came up with.•••••••••••Show notes: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes in this episode: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/319Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

318 FF – Are you committing the same sin over and over?You're not alone. A lot of people struggle with this. I sure have.In this week's Freedom Friday episode, I share just a few ideas that can help you face these temptations to keep committing the same sin.Take an honest look at your self and what you think this sin is giving youRealizing whatever sin "gives" you is a counterfeitSin never really meets a needGod is the only one who can meet your needsTemptations don't come from you, but from the "enemy"Show notes: full transcript of this episode at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/318Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

317 – What do you think of when you hear the word "evangelism"? Is it a good thing? Or does it make you cringe? All too often evangelism today has a negative connotation with some folks. The word is often associated with Christians, who may or may not be imbibing the true spirit of Christ.Others, even many within the Christian church, get evangelism and proselytizing mixed up. They don't want to be too pushy in sharing their faith, so they don't share it at all. They don't like people who try to forcefully manipulate them to believe in Christ the way a pushy salesman tries to make a sale. And they don't want to be that person.There's a huge need within the Christian church as a whole to return to the original meaning of the word evangelism. In this week's episode we're going to talk about What true evangelism today is Why it's so important for you to participate in itThe example Jesus gives on how to share your faith•••••••••••••••••Previous episodes mentioned this week: Episode 288: Jesus's Death on the Cross Does not Save You from Your Sins; it's His ResurrectionEpisode 32: The Parable of the Unbaked CakeSHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/317Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

316– Welcome to Freedom FridayEver wondered why you still feel guilty, even after you repented?Being free from guilt is so much more that just repenting.It's really about learning to see yourself in a whole new light, as a child of God instead of as a miserable sinner.Paul says to put off the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man.He doesn't say to fix up the old man, the old way of seeing yourself as a sinner. Sin does not define who you are. Only God does.The more you see yourself the way God defines you as His image and likeness, the more you'll find freedom from any and all guilt.Previous episodes mentioned:312: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame314: What Does it Really Mean to Repent?Show notes: Full transcript--thebiblespeakstoyou.com316Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

315 – Keep following JesusHave you ever been at a point in your life when you just didn't know what to do next? It could be a simple project you're working on at home, at school, or at work. It could be a career choice or something with long term consequences. Or it could be a major life change on a much grander scale. If you don't know where you're going, what do you do next?You've done all you're allowed to or know how to do, and the next step just isn't clear or doesn't seem possible for one reason or another.In this episode, we're going to talk about the very best thing to do when you don't know what to do, where you're going, or how to get there.It's all about starting with one thing Jesus tells you to do. Then another, and another.The more you follow Jesus, the more it clears the spiritual air and you can see more clearly where God is leading you.•••••••••Show notes: full transcript and Bible quotes--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/315.Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

314 – Welcome to Freedom FridayWhat does it really mean to repent? It's not just feeling sorry for something you did wrong. It goes much deeper. It's really about getting a deeper spiritual perspective on who you are, who God is, and how much He loves you.It's about looking at things from the perspective of what is already true in heaven and letting go of old habits and negative ways of thinking that lead to sin.When you see how much God loves you right now in the kingdom of heaven, the desire to sin and the guilt you feel what what happened in the past, begin to dissolve.Show notes: For a full transcript, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/314.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

313 – How much do you and your church really want to grow spiritually?A lot of churches are struggling these days with dwindling membership numbers, but just getting more warm bodies in the pews on Sunday morning is not necessarily a solution or a fulfillment of your church's mission.The real need, which is not a new idea, since Jesus talked about it 2,000 years ago, is to be hungry and thirsty for things of the Spirit. A church that is on fire with the Holy Spirit is a very attractive place to be. Going through the same church routines without the Holy Spirit can be rather boring.In this week's episode we're going to talk about one of the most crucial aspects of a healthy, prospering church. We each need it as individual church members and we need it collectively as a church body.It's all about spiritual growth, individually and collectively as a church. To grow spiritually, you have to really want to grow spiritually. You have to be hungry and thirsty for righteousness, not just mildly interested in a way that doesn't require too much effort on your part.How hungry and thirsty are you and your church to be more like Jesus, to think like he did, to pray like he did, to love like he did, to heal like he did? Show notes: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes thebiblespeakstoyou.com/313Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

312 –  Finding freedom from guilt and shameWelcome to Freedom Fridays: A new series from The Bible Speaks to You PodcastToo many people these days are walking around with a heavy burden of guilt and shame from past mistakes and how others have harmed them.If that sounds like you, this episode is for you. Show notes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/312∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

311 – Do the people you love know you love them?Have you ever felt a deep sense of love and affection for someone, but they had no clue you cared so much about them?All too often someone feels unloved, while people actually do love them, but they never tell the person or express their love in a tangible way.In this week's episode we're going to talk about the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself from a little different angle: How to love people so they know they are lovedHow Jesus loved people so they felt his loveHow you can love people the exact way Jesus didDon't just tell people you love them, although that is important. Show them your love by how you treat them, how you listen to them, how you're patient with them, how you help them, and what you do unexpectedly to bring them joy.And the beautiful thing in doing this is, when you let someone know you love them and express that love in a way they feel loved, you will feel more love as well. ∞∞∞∞∞∞Previous episodes mentioned this week: Episode 4: Are You Afraid to Love as Much as Jesus Did? Episode 165: How Did Jesus Love His Disciples?Show notes: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/311Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

310 – Do you ever look God in the face?It's probably not on the top of your to-do list. It's probably not something you think about very often or even consider as a possibility. In fact, you may not want to talk to God face to face, for a variety of reasons. And what does that even mean, to look at God this way? To talk to God this way?Doesn't the Bible say you can't see God's face?Yes it does, but it also talks about Moses and God talking face to face.This week's episode jumps into the idea of Talking to God face to face What it really meansWhy you don't need to be afraid of itThe blessings that come when you have this kind of intimate relationship with GodYou can talk face to face with God at any moment for any reason.You might have something on your mind. You might feel the need to repent. You might have a question. You might just want to express gratitude and tell God you love Him. But you don't have to have an agenda. You can just ask God what He thinks, what He sees, what He's doing, how He loves or what He wants you to do.Previous episodes mentioned this week:Episode 37: You Are the Image and Likeness of God. What the Heck Does That Mean?Episode 308: You Are in the Presence of GodShow notes:Full transcript and Bible quotes--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/310Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

309 – What's your first thought when someone says, “You need to repent.”? Does it make you uncomfortable or uneasy? Or do you agree and admit to yourself that you do need to repent? It might depend on the context and tone of voice someone uses to say those words, but all too often it happens during a sermon that sounds like a shouting match with the preacher yelling at his audience, using fear and emotional triggers to convince them of the  consequences if they don't stop sinning.Some people are turned off by this approach and others take the message to heart and try to reform their lives.Repentance is a crucial part of being a follower of Christ, but sometimes the word is misunderstood and the full blessing of repentance is lost.In this week's episode of The Bible Speaks to You Podcast, we're going to talk about What true repentance isWhy it's an ongoing and important part of your faithWhy you might resist wanting to repentThe blessings that come when you doPrevious episode mentioned this week: Episode 15 – How to Stop Fighting Your Brother and Love Him Instead Show notes: For full transcript and Bible quotes – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/309Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

308 – Do you ever feel separated from God?Maybe because of something hurtful someone said or did to you? Or maybe because of bad choices you made that weren't good for you or someone else? Or maybe it's just because of all the problems the world is facing right now? Where is God in all this? Sometimes God does seem far away.In this week's episode we're going to talk about God's nature as omnipresent, that God is everywhere, what that actually means, and how it affects your life. You are never separated from God or God's love for you, which was and is manifested through Christ. You are in the presence of God, now and always. And you have the ability to be aware of this. Whenever you feel God is far away, remember this prayer of affirmation—and say it as often as you need to, "I am in the presence of God."Show notes – For full transcript and Bible quotes, go to: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/308Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

307 –  How often do you think about your relationship with God? Not very often, once in a while, maybe a lot, maybe even every day? What kind of a relationship do you have or would like to have with God? Maybe a more important question is: What kind of relationship would God like to have with you? God has infinite love for you and is always willing and able to support you. In this week's episode, we're going to talk about a deeper kind of relationship, called a covenant, which God had with people in the Bible and how that relates to us today. And we'll talk about why God wants a covenant relationship with you, what that means, and the blessings it brings. Show notes: Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/307Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

306 – What will it take for you to let God be in charge?Have you ever been so involved in getting something done, wanting everything to turn out just right that you put your whole heart into it but somehow you ended up having to push and shove to get things to come out the way you wanted them? And even after all that effort, things don't always work out?Maybe you've even prayed about it and asked God to help you, but at the end of the day there was more of you trying to make something happen instead of letting God unfold a solution.In this week's episode we're going to talk about what it means to let God be in charge, to let God's will be done instead of manipulating events to get what we want. We'll look atThe difference between the way Sarai and Elizabeth trusted GodHow King Saul took things into his own hands instead of trusting GodHow King Jehoshaphat instantly trusted God when several armies came to fight himAnd how Jesus admitted he couldn't do anything without God's helpIf you have trouble letting go of the need to be in control, start with something small. Then go on to something else.Go sit out in nature, without an agenda, without trying to accomplish anything. And just take in and observe all God has done and is doing.Let God be God. Let God happen in your life.Show notes: Full transcript and all Bible quotes thebiblespeakstoyou.com/306Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here