Podcasts about following christ

Following Christ involves doing hard things.  In this episode, we talk about the “why”, “how”, and “what” of a hard thing we engaged in over the past six years and how Jesus offers each of us the opportunity to do something difficult. Spiritual growth happens through adversity not in the absence of it.

April 30, 2023Pastor Matt KendrickDon't Follow Your HeartLuke 9:23-27 All we hear in the world is: "Believe in yourself, Express yourself, Realize the power within you." But Jesus comes and says, “Empty yourself and believe in Me.” If you want your shackles tightened, believe in yourself.  If you want your chains gone, believe in Jesus. Following Christ means disowning the self and giving allegiance to Him instead. That's the only path toward happiness and fulfillment!To follow Jesus, I must deny myselfTo follow Jesus, I must take up my cross daily.To follow Jesus, I must give my entire life to Jesus.Thank you for listening!For more info on Redemption City Church check out our website. If you'd like to connect with us further, please fill out a Connection Card and one of our staff will get in touch with you.Follow us on on social media: Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.

2 Timothy 3:12-14 Paul didn't want Timothy to have any illusions. Following Christ was the most wonderful life that Paul could imagine, but it wasn't easy. And he knew it wouldn't be easy for Timothy either. He would face challenges on all sides and, at the same time, would have to cope with the sight of his opponents flourishing. It was going to be incredibly tough, but Paul was convinced that, by clinging onto the things he had been taught, he would be fine. Paul told Timothy he could be confident of the teaching he had received because he knew the trustworthiness of those who had taught him. Timothy had a Jewish mother who, it seemed, was largely responsible for his upbringing. The Old Testament has much to say about the teaching of children. From their earliest days, they were introduced to the law. It was claimed that the Jewish law was so firmly imprinted on a child's mind that they would be more likely to forget their own name than God's law. Timothy's Christian life drew heavily upon the loving and faithful teaching that he had received from his earliest days. As we thank God for the teaching we have received, it is good for us to reflect on the teachers themselves. I wonder whose influence has blessed you over the years. I think of my parents, Sunday school teachers and youth leaders who graciously introduced me to the Christian faith. I think of lecturers and ministers whose love for God has shaped my understanding of Christian teaching. There can be no doubt that following Christ is challenging but, strengthened by loving teaching from trustworthy people, we have been given every encouragement to remain faithful. QUESTION Who have been the most influential teachers in your Christian life and why? PRAYER Loving Father, thank you for those who have helped me to understand your truth. Help me to remain faithful to what I have learnt. Amen

Pastor John Bingham - Acts 11:19-26 - Know Him

Patty Mason shares her story of how hearing God's voice changed her life indefinitely. She is an award-winning author who's books and Bible studies offer quick and easy ways for women to build relationship with God and grow closer to Jesus. She has appeared on American Family radio,  Moody Radio, and The 700 Club.  ⁃ Patty's background (1:15) ⁃ Patty's make it or break it moment (3:10) ⁃ Getting to Know God's Voice - Patty's Bible study (4:35) ⁃ The function of the Holy Spirit (7:35) ⁃ Being attuned to the Holy Spirit (10:10) ⁃ Patty's relationship to God the Father (12:05) ⁃ Beginning to hear God's voice (13:10) ⁃ The spiritual growth process (14:30) ⁃ The importance of wise counsel (15:40) ⁃ Being obedient to God's word (17:30) ⁃ Keeping a journal (18:15) ⁃ Following Christ the midst of a busy world (19:45)  ⁃ Connecting with Patty (22:50)   Getting to Know God's Voice on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Know-Gods-Voice-Recognizing/dp/B0BRDJRFL4/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Bn6VO&content-id=amzn1.sym.22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_p=22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_r=130-0616916-4438656&pd_rd_wg=zr5FP&pd_rd_r=33f3cec5-de43-4de7-8a8c-a4124e60b729&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk   Patty's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertyinchristministries/?hl=en    PattyMason.org 

04/23/2023 Morning Service – “Following Christ” by David Truesdell. 1 Peter 4:1-6 The post Following Christ (1 Peter 4:1-6) appeared first on Faith Community Church, Vacaville, CA.

Dr. Crane challenges us to follow the examples of Christ, and those who follow him, avoiding the examples of the enemies of the cross of Christ, instead living as citizens of heaven, while we await our transformation to become like Jesus.

Come and See   Easter 2023: Following Christ demands faith but never blind faith. Come & See. "And since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God's condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God" -Romans 5:9-11 (NLT)- Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. We are on a mission to love all people in Jesus' name so that we may all Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, & Make a Difference. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

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As Jesus moved towards Jerusalem and his death on the cross, he spoke increasingly about the costliness of discipleship. He did nothing at all to make following him sound glamourous and attractive. However, he also wanted to make it clear that the costly path of following him would be generously rewarded. Our generous God is no one's debtor. Jesus' words became literally true for those early disciples. Many of them would be rejected by their families but, as they entered the family of God, they suddenly discovered brothers and sisters wherever they went and homes were flung open to greet them. This was the apostle Paul's experience who, in his final greetings in the letter to the Romans, spoke of the mother of Rufus as being like a mother to him (see Romans 16:13). In another place he referred to Onesimus as his son (see Philemon 10). The certainty of reward was also matched by the guarantee of persecution. Jesus saw this as inevitable. This was the experience of his own life, and he was sure that it would characterise his followers' lives as well. This may all sound very heavy and forbidding but we need to remember the words of Hebrews 12:2 that it was “for the joy set before him” that Jesus endured the cross. There is nothing pleasant about persecution, but it was the certainty of joy that kept him going. The ultimate reward is eternal life. Life here on earth is very brief. As James put it in his letter “your life is like the morning fog – it's here a little while, then it's gone” (James 4:14). But God offers us a new life which begins now, and which will never come to an end. When we see our lives as part of the big landscape of eternity, it should help us to see our present challenges and difficulties in their proper context. Following Christ will be tough at times but, when we keep our eyes on the big picture, we can only be full of joy and hope. QUESTION How does the promise of eternal life affect your thinking about today? PRAYER Lord Jesus, thank you for your generosity to me today and for all eternity. Amen

Following Christ may find us at the waters edge and His instructions going forward frighten us. Often times He asks us to step in first. We go faith filled and shaking as we step but we step. Others are following the road we are on. They stay stuck if we don't step.

E234 Chocolate Grace, Honey Tongue, Following Christ in the Difficult Every Day by Paul George

"I think Jesus wants us to have a paradigm where we notice His truth and His beauty everywhere."—Andy Jennings We welcome back to the programme Andy Jennings—the brilliant singer-songwriter of the Christian indie band Dissident Prophet—for a wide-ranging conversation as part of the ongoing series here at TMR called: "Following Christ in the New Old Normal." In the first conversation, with Rev Phill Sacre, we discussed "awakeness" in the church and beyond. In the second, Pastor Stephen Buckley shared his perspective on the covid era, interpreting the response of so many churches in terms of God's constructive judgement upon the churches themselves. In the third, Jeremiah Allen explained his conviction that only with the Fruit of the Spirit will Christians successfully navigate the troubled waters of the days ahead. And in this fourth, wide-ranging conversation, Andy Jennings shares with us how a change of theological focus, plus a brush with death, helped prepare him for specific challenges during the covid era, and how choosing to see God in all things can transform our lives and position us positively in Christ to face the days to come. [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

"I think Jesus wants us to have a paradigm where we notice His truth and His beauty everywhere."—Andy Jennings We welcome back to the programme Andy Jennings—the brilliant singer-songwriter of the Christian indie band Dissident Prophet—for a wide-ranging conversation as part of the ongoing series here at TMR called: "Following Christ in the New Old Normal." In the first conversation, with Rev Phill Sacre, we discussed "awakeness" in the church and beyond. In the second, Pastor Stephen Buckley shared his perspective on the covid era, interpreting the response of so many churches in terms of God's constructive judgement upon the churches themselves. In the third, Jeremiah Allen explained his conviction that only with the Fruit of the Spirit will Christians successfully navigate the troubled waters of the days ahead. And in this fourth, wide-ranging conversation, Andy Jennings shares with us how a change of theological focus, plus a brush with death, helped prepare him for specific challenges during the covid era, and how choosing to see God in all things can transform our lives and position us positively in Christ to face the days to come. [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Following Christ's Example: Caring for Those in Need

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Campus Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan First Sunday of Lent, Year A February 26, 2023 Gen 2:7-9.3:1-7, Ps 51, Rom 5:12-19, Mt 4:1-11   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/2.26.23_CCM_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided the homily:  Lent is an annual spiritual boot […] The post Following Christ the New Adam in Responding to the Devil’s Temptations, First Sunday of Lent (A), February 26, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Moses as Judge for Israel; Egyptian courts; Centralized government; Chariot wheels; Distributing God's power; Spirit-led insight; Republic vs Democracy; Bondage of Egypt; Land-ownership tribute; Legal title; Blind leading blind; Advice from Jethro; Today's statutory courts; What Moses taught; Justice and mercy; Christians in name only; Burnt offerings; Home schooling; Following Christ's instructions; Comfort of bondage?; Increase in death tolls; Misunderstanding metaphors; Networking Israel; Hating covetousness; Going toward God; Buddy-system x 10; Force vs charity; Farm story; Sharing; Altars of sacrifice; Priest function; Rulers - over what?; Tempting rulers; Patterns of Tens; The way of John the Baptist; Governments of the gentiles; Extent of your love; Burning sheep?; Storing Manna?; Killing care; Legalizing propaganda; Loving the whole truth; FDR's national socialism; Networking by love; Drawing near to Holy Spirit; Jacob and Israel; Extra Hebrew letters and substitutions; Yahweh and Elohim; Israel's struggling with God; Be a benefit to others.

Taken from her website https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/ I grew up in a Christian home. I knew all the Christianese, but I didn't know why I believed it – or how it applied to my life. It wasn't until college (I have a B.S. in Religion) that I realized what the gospel was meant to do. The gospel is meant to transform how we view the world: How we think, act, date, love, work, marry, and parent. Following Christ is a daily forward motion into the heart of God. As my walk with God deepened, I sought answers to the tough questions my millennial peers were asking. These questions were about everything: alcohol, dating, marriage, sex, and politics, and I wrote about what I found. And through a secret struggle with lust, I came to understand I was only as safe from sin as I was close to Christ. Today, I'm still finding biblical answers to cultural questions. My goal as a teacher? To teach you how to discern truth, know what (and Who) you believe, and live your faith boldly in a post-Christian world. Find Sprinkled with Hope on social media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvKY93BmNp9D-uuStspcEQ https://www.facebook.com/sprinkledwithhopepodcast https://twitter.com/sprinkledhope20 https://www.instagram.com/sprinkledwithhopejason_shane/

Acts 4:10-13   10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The Name of Jesus Forbidden 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.   Following Christ requires courage. We all need courage to:   1. Seek truth 2. Change 3. Express convictions 4. Overcoming obstacles  5. Learn and grow 6. Take the second mile  7. Lead others to Christ

Terrell Medina • Selected Scriptures What does it take to be a REAL friend? How can we glorify and imitate Christ through our friendships? The example from David & Jonathon's friendship teaches us that real friends are FRESH friends! Real friends are Following Christ, Reliable, Encouraging, Sacrificial, and Honest. How FRESH are you?DOWNLOAD SERMON OUTLINE HERE

In this episode we discuss the growing phenomenon inside the Church of categorizing something or someone as Christian without evidence that accompanies salvation.  We discuss why this is important, what we should do about it, and its impact on the next generation.

I promised you the up side to this way of life.

This episode we're going back to the basics! Salvation and deliverance do not end after you say “the prayer”. It is our job to work out to show the results of our salvation by dying to self daily. Following Christ is not a hobby that means you just go to church on Sunday, it's a way of life and it is not easy. I didn't really want to talk about this because it's not one of the “fun” messages but it needs to be said in full truth (not the half truth that the church often gives us about salvation). Stay ready so you don't have to get ready! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejrne/support

Rachelle Starr is the founder of Scarlet Hope, which is a ministry designed to share the hope of Jesus with women in the adult entertainment industry. She is also the author of Outrageous Obedience: Answering God's Call to Shine in the Darkest Places. The month of January is sex trafficking awareness month. Rachelle knows firsthand from her work with Scarlet Hope, spending the last 15 years loving on and building relationships with women who work in strip clubs, and the world of porn and prostitution, and shares with us some of what she's seen, how a woman finds herself entrapped in such a situation, and what its like to see their lives totally changed by Christ and having some of their physical needs addressed for them to experience rescue holistically as well. Rachelle's book is a galvanizing experience full of questions for each of us who are called to love like Jesus, and her passion for Christ, and for the hurting is contagious. Buckle up, you guys, this is one story you won't want to miss hearing, and perhaps the Lord even has something just for you and your story in it. If you are interested in connecting with Rachelle or looking into the ministry of Scarlet Hope, be sure and follow them and see if there is a local chapter near you!  There is hope for our stories, and He's not finished with any of us. Connecting with Rachelle Starr AND Scarlet Hope Buy a copy of Outrageous Obedience Facebook Instagram  Rachelle's Website Scarlet Hope  Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty Facebook Instagram  Tik Tok  Website YouTube   JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! I would be honored to have your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going. You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return.  *References: Crazy Love by Francis Chan Scarlet Hope Bakery  Scarlet Hope career development program  Passion Conference End It Movement Christine Caine and A21  Sex Trafficking story from Atlanta // AG A similar situation in Florida Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers  “Filthy Rich” documentary on Netflix about Jeffrey Epstein Paul Tripp “Pretty Woman” Signs to look for in airports and public spaces  Dr. Jessica Peck *Scripture References: -The book of Esther (quick overview!) -The book of Ruth (quick overview again ;)) Genesis 1:27-You were created in God's image 1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 1:6, Jeremiah 29:11 -He's created you for a purpose and for Himself  Romans 2:3-4-God's kindness leads people to repentance and relationship with Him  Matthew 25:36-40-When have you seen me naked? John 10:10-The enemy comes to steal kill and destroy and Jesus came to give us life Lamentations 3:22-23-Mercies are new every morning  John 8:1-11-Who of us can cast the first stone Matthew 9:36-Jesus saw them like sheep without a shepherd James 1:22-25-we don't want to just be full of knowledge  John 14:15-being obedient to God's call Isaiah 6:8-Here I am send me  John 14:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 2 -Listening to the Holy Spirit  Luke 16:10-(she) who is faithful in little is faithful in much  Ecclesiastes 3:1-There is a season for everything 1 Corinthians 15:58-The Lord wastes nothing 1 Corinthians 2:1-5-2 Corinthians 12:9- The Lord makes Himself known in His weakness John 10:11-18-The Lord is a good shepherd 1 Peter 2:9-We have been called into His marvelous light  *Questions to ponder: -what have You saved me for and who have You saved me for? -can we ask God to have your heart softened for those inside the walls of a place you want to look away from Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Sunday of the Word of God January 22, 2023 Is 8:23-9:3, Ps 27, 1Cor 1:10-13.17, Mt 4:12-23   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/1.22.23_CCM_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided the […] The post Following Christ, Our Light and Our Salvation, Third Sunday (A), January 22, 2023 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Following Christ isn't about going anywhere; it's more about being or becoming the person God created you to be. Whatever situation we find ourselves in today, good, bad, challenging, miserable, or happy, the call is always the same. Model yourself after me. Let us look at this day, this situation, your life, as I would, Jesus said. That's following me. The text is Matthew 4. Pod 160

Before we can build our faith in Christ I personally believe that it's important to know how things in the spirit operate. There is a perception that Christianity is JUST a religion. It in fact isn't a religion at all! It's a spiritual relationship with the creator of all things. Following Christ gets way deeper than just going to church, worshipping, and reading the Bible. Although these things are still important! There is a whole different world among us that's deeper, more divine, and dark. In today's episode we'll tap into different topics about the supernatural.Support the showThank you for listening. Review, download, and share!Follow my personal Instagram

After I became a follower of Jesus in my late teens, I wondered if someone had been praying for me to come to faith. Following Christ was not the obvious choice. Our family did not attend church. I thought about the people I knew and couldn’t think of anyone. But today’s passage reveals that at least one person prayed for me. It was Jesus Christ. Jesus prayed on the night of His arrest. Matthew, Mark, and Luke describe how Jesus asked to be spared the cup of suffering if possible (Matt. 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:39–46). John’s Gospel does not mention these things, perhaps because he was already aware they were written. Instead, John describes other elements of Jesus’ prayer. He reveals that Jesus not only prayed for Himself but also for those who would believe in Him. When Jesus prayed for Himself, He asked the Father to glorify Him. This was not an egotistical request since the aim was to make the Father known (vv. 1–3). To know Christ is to know the Father. Those who know the Father through Jesus Christ possess eternal life. By glorifying Christ, the Father was restoring Him to the position He had “before the world began” (v. 5). In His prayer Jesus describes His followers as “those whom you gave me out of the world” (v. 6). Believers, as Jesus defines them, are those who accept Christ’s words and believe that He has come from the Father (v. 8). Jesus is glorified through their faith (v. 10). As He anticipated His departure from this world, Jesus prayed for the protection of those who were His. He did not ask God to rescue them out of the world but to preserve them in the midst of it (vv. 13–16). >> Jesus prayed for you! Let the message of this prayer sink deeply into your heart. Consider for whom you can pray today. Whom do you know who needs to come to the Savior?

Following Christ means trusting God.

Following Christ by faith alone is all or nothing...only those who make Christ all, even unto death, will avoid final humiliation and loss.

On today's episode I am joined by Pastor Marwan Aboul-Zelof, the lead pastor at City Bible Church in Beirut, Lebanon. Marwan holds passports to both the US and Lebanon, but he chooses to live in the Middle East with his wife and two young sons, to share the hope of the gospel in a difficult place, which many choose to flee.Marwan and I discuss what life in Beirut is like amidst government corruption, a failing currency, a population with 80% of people living below the poverty line, and shortages of food, medicine, and electricity. No doubt you recall the explosion of the grain silos in the Port of Beirut in 2022 and the more recent attempts by Lebanese citizens to forcibly remove their money from the country's failing banks at gun point. While Marwan is honest about the complicated living conditions there, he communicates tremendous hope, firmly rooted in the goodness and faithfulness of our God. He says, “We wouldn't be here if it weren't for the hope of Jesus.” Don't miss the encouragement in this episode. Take time to learn what life is like for Lebanese citizens, and take time to be reminded of hope that never fails and security that is always sure. There is so much we can learn from our faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Beirut. Keep in touch with Marwan Aboul-Zelof and City Bible Church in Beirut at https://www.cbcbeirut.com.

79 | Sam Allberry on Spiritual Formation and Sexual Ethics, Following Christ in Post-Christian Contexts, and Communicating the Goodness of the Gospel in a Western World that is Disillusioned with the Church 

Are we following Christ this New Year?   Many had left their previous engagements to follow Jesus superficially for the drama and entertainment, seeking signs that were different from what they meant. They sought physical food, not spiritual. And it was time for Jesus in His ministry to make them choose, they had a grace period, but now that period came to expiration, so through His word, they were going to be forced to either become true believers (i.e., truly believing what Jesus was teaching, having faith in Him and acting upon that faith producing obedience in the work of God which leads to eternal life), OR, they could go back to the Pharisees and their way of life before Christ.   What will we choose to do in this new year? Will we follow the Word of Christ, which leads to eternal life, or recoil and return to the Pharisees and the synagogues they oppress? Will we return to sin or remain free in Christ? Going back to lawlessness has a dead end, but continuing with Christ has much hope and goals. We will convert souls, and we will purchase land. We will be neighbors, and we will build a school for our Lord. We will continue to be a growing family united in all things and have eternal life.   All who seek redemption come to Christ in repentance; if we get in contact with the flesh and blood of Christ, we will be born again, and if we are born again, He will keep us secure in His love.

The Bible tells one big story of redemption. Today, we are journeying through 2 Tim and exploring how it points to Jesus, where it fits into the story of Scripture, and how the truth of God's Word impacts our lives. Follow along with us in the Story of Redemption Study Vol. 4, today on page 156. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for the Story of Redemption bundle and for more beautiful products that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Subscribe to the Daily Grace Podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Read the Bible in a year with us in the Bible App.

The Law; Ten Commandments; Sabbath?; Borrowing life/time?; Confession; Totalitarianism; Chinese reaction; Cancelling/turning off; Degrees of freedom; Military example; Leadership; Civil law; Who's in charge?; Seeking kingdom of God and His righteousness; Know your goal; Fear leads to manipulation; Wokeism; Corrupting power; Saul syndrome; Pedestals; Transhumanism; GMOs; Salvation?; Jesus said, "Fear not!"; Following Christ to overcome fear; Pater Familia; Offices in The Church; Ministration by world governments; "Beast" system = anti-Christ; East Timor example; Take-over transition to new world order; Evidence against your Christianity; How to repent and seek His kingdom; Substituting ritual for spiritual life; Panic = caught up in fear; The voice of truth; Cultivating truth (Spirit of God) within you; Whole truth; Quantifying offices; Family - institution of Kingdom; Coming together respecting each other's rights; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Baggage; Loving the light; Peculiar people; Union -> Communion; Pure Religion; Following the anointing of Christ; Fear not!

Keeping things simple is usually the best path forward. For Christians, that means following Christ's lead in everything.   This includes sharing and standing for our faith.   The Bible is full of examples of how Jesus did this. Occasionally he got mad, as when he threw out the moneychangers. Other times he just quietly sat and taught what His Father had shown Him.   This is our model. When you share Christ with someone and that person believes, you have been given the privilege of watching the most important moment in his or her life. Ever. To get to this moment, it will require you to be knowledgeable about your faith, balanced enough to be gentle in sharing, and sometimes edgy enough to pushback when someone mocks our Lord.   Jude 1:3 says, “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people.”   God gave us a job to do, and one of his prophets, Jude, told us to be ready to defend the Gospel. This we are happy to do.   Let's pray.   Lord, your wisdom is enough for us. We are always ready to defend the Good News.

Marilyn and Sarah welcome back Steven Scott and discuss the 12-Week Study of Following Christ. Discover the unlimited power and joy of knowing Christ intimately by meditating on His word and respond by doing what He says! https://marilynandsarah.org

Do you dream of doing more? Are you holding back from becoming all that you want to be? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kat Armstrong. Kat Armstrong has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Polished Network. In this episode, you get to learn about the idea of understanding the Bible through the lens of stories. They also touch on the idea of women in leadership and how to be more and do more as a woman. Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Kat:   https://www.katarmstrong.com https://www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1/ https://www.facebook.com/katarmstrongauthor https://twitter.com/katarmstrong1 https://polishednetwork.org https://www.thestorylineproject.com/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 87 How to love God greatly through his word with Angela Perritt Ep. 83 How to Make an Impact as a Godly Woman with Amy Cedrone Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 96 Following Christ through His Word with Hunter Beless Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

Fr, Mike compares the story of the rich young man to the story of Zacchaeus, highlighting the difference in their willingness to follow Christ with their whole hearts. Looking at the stories of these young men, Fr. Mike invites us to reflect on our willingness to follow Christ with all that we are and all that we have. Today we read Luke 17-19 and Proverbs 26:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Kenny Kuykendall - Following Christ by West Coast Baptist College

The Book of Romans Chapter 15-16: FOLLOWING CHRIST IN PLEASING OTHERS by Shawn Ozbun