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Connection to God puts the happy in the holidays, provides the peace and joy we crave, and keeps us focused on what really matters. Join us for part two in the Scripture Study series with Emily Hunt and Dr. Miller as we discuss tools and techniques for effectively studying God's Word. Emily Hunt and her husband, Jared, are credentialed UPCI ministers. Emily shares Bible study tools and techniques on Instagram and Facebook @abideanddwell. Her goal is to inspire others to abide in God's Word and allow Him to dwell in their hearts. She attends the Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana. RESOURCES: Instagram: @abideanddwell TikTok: @abideanddwell Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/erussell97⁠ Amazon storefront: ⁠amazon.com/shop/abideanddwell⁠ RECOMMENDED READING: Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards, Kyle Strobel A Passion Approach: 365 Day Devotional, Carla Burton Understanding God's Word, David Bernard An Introduction to the Old Testament, Tremper Longman III, and Raymond B. Dillard An Introduction to the New Testament, D.A. Carson, and Douglas J. Moo REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: Current Reflections subscribers can log in to read the full article about this topic at ⁠https://reflectionsupci.com/author/cmiller/⁠. New subscribers are welcome to join the community at ⁠https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/⁠. If you missed an episode, please check out our channel at ⁠https://youtube.com/@reflectionsupci⁠. CONNECT WITH US: Website: ⁠https://reflectionsupci.com ⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠. ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠⁠. Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a ⁠⁠⁠. Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161⁠.

Learn how to give your spiritual struggles to God in this motivational podcast. Discover the power of surrendering to God in times of struggle and find peace in your spiritual journey. To explore this in depth, we will be learning from the life of St Jerome.Send us a text

Connection to God should be a dialogue, not a monologue. In Scripture, we read His words, know His thoughts, and learn from Him. Join us as we discuss tools and techniques for effectively studying God's Word. Dr. Miller's guest for this episode is Emily Hunt. Emily and her husband, Jared, are credentialed UPCI ministers. Emily shares Bible study tools and techniques on Instagram and Facebook @abideanddwell. Her goal is to inspire others to abide in God's Word and allow Him to dwell in their hearts. She attends the Sanctuary in Columbus, Indiana. RESOURCES: Instagram: @abideanddwell TikTok: @abideanddwell Facebook: facebook.com/erussell97 Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/abideanddwell RECOMMENDED READING: Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards, Kyle Strobel A Passion Approach: 365 Day Devotional, Carla Burton Understanding God's Word, David Bernard An Introduction to the Old Testament, Tremper Longman III, and Raymond B. Dillard An Introduction to the New Testament, D.A. Carson, and Douglas J. Moo REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: Current Reflections subscribers can log in to read the full article about this topic at https://reflectionsupci.com/author/cmiller/. New subscribers are welcome to join the community at https://reflectionsupci.com/membership-join/. If you missed an episode, please check out our channel at https://youtube.com/@reflectionsupci. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://reflectionsupci.com ⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci . ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠. Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a ⁠⁠. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161.

In this episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we continue our series Knowing God's Will (https://elisabethelliot.org/kgw). We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - Objectives of God's Guidance_KNOWING GODS WILL-9 - The Will of God-Learning to Know God_KNOWING GODS WILL-10 We also hear from special guest: - Joni Eareckson Tada --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. Visit www.ElisabethElliot.org for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

In this week's episode of the Her Promise Circle Podcast, Michal dives into her personal journey of experiencing a spiritual reset. She discusses five key elements that played a crucial role in this reset: The Value of the Gift and the Power of the Tongue: Understanding the immense value of the gifts God has given us and recognizing the power of our words. The Power of Community and Support: The importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community that lifts you up. The Power of Rest: Unlearning the belief that our value is tied to our productivity and embracing the truth that rest is vital. The Power of Prayer: Leaning into prayer as a foundation for spiritual renewal. Surrendering to God: Learning to trust that God can accomplish more when we surrender our efforts to Him, rather than striving on our own. Join us as Michal unpacks these powerful truths and encourages listeners to embrace their own spiritual reset, trusting God to lead the way. Join our Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/P7uSEAJPWe Become a member: https://herpromisecircle.com/membership-options Book a One on One With Michal: https://herpromisecircle.com/services-1/ola/services/personal-development-coaching-session Join our book club | Power Moves by SJR: https://herpromisecircle.com/hpc-book-club Sister Circle Quarter 3 Enrollment Christian Mentorship: https://mailchi.mp/herpromisecircle.com/6xie85wc9r?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY7jAe8tWt31d35vWt-LW1-fmtPfEuKaAfrwvxfvPZKNKH38PeMhnCRHcI_aem_ECXuFJ76Lhc_nFeT4pOghgWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HerPromiseCircle/videos --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/her-promise-circle/support

In this final episode of the mini-series on forgotten doctrines of spiritual formation, Kyle explores the doctrine of sanctification. He highlights that while sanctification is not forgotten in the same way as the previous “forgotten doctrines,” it is often misunderstood and not properly grounded in scripture. Kyle emphasizes that sanctification is not a self-help project, but a work of God in us. He discusses the distinction between definitive sanctification and progressive sanctification, and the importance of ordering our understanding of salvation around Christ. Kyle also addresses the misconception that sanctification is solely about growth and emphasizes the need for a proper theology of holiness.Books Mentioned: Don Payne, Already SanctifiedKyle Strobel, Jonathan Edwards's Theology: A ReinterpretationKyle Strobel, Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan EdwardsChapters00:00 Introduction to the Doctrine of Sanctification06:23 Taking Sanctification for Granted08:22 Reducing the Gospel to Justification13:16 Definitive Sanctification vs. Progressive Sanctification18:02 Sanctification as a Degreed Property20:38 The Importance of a Theology of Holiness22:36 Ordering Sanctification Around Christ26:28 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight29:16 Next Season: Spiritual Formation and the Church Get full access to Kyle's Formation Substack at kylestrobel.substack.com/subscribe

In this message Don shares from a series on learning from the birds, about what were can learn from the sparrow, knowing how much God loves each of them, and how God loves us. If you would like to reach out or know more about Jesus, please visit curatechurch.com or email hello@curatechurch.com. We'd love to connect and help you in your journey of faith.

In this episode, Kyle discusses the different waves that have occurred in evangelicalism over the past 50 years through Trevin Wax's recent article. He explores the history and development of this movement and its potential impact on the church. Kyle emphasizes the need for a theologically rich understanding of spiritual formation that begins with the Gospel and centers around Christ and the church. He encourages listeners to consider their own participation in the church, their home life, and their individual spiritual formation.Trevin Wax's Article can be found here.My own response to Trevin's article can be found here.Steve Porter's article about what is next in the spiritual formation conversation can be found here. If you are interested in the early evangelical account of these things as I have explained them, you can see my book Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates06:25 The Three Waves of the Spiritual Formation Movement13:20 The Fourth Wave: Emerging Spiritual Formation18:24 The Need for Theological Spiritual Theology24:30 The Need for Theological Ecclesiology31:07 The Church as a Formative Community35:00 Opening Our Hearts to God and His People Get full access to Kyle's Formation Substack at kylestrobel.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Fr Paul & Fr Phil discuss how we can relate to God as a loving Father and find ways to talk to Him and develop a personal friendship. You can hear examples and anecdotes about: humans' innate desire for a Father, how to begin a relationship with God, starting with knowing ourselves the importance of self-acceptance within our relationship with God, using everyday moments to teach children how to talk to God, the importance of persevering with learning the language of prayer.   You can: Follow us on Instagram @thegrowingheartspodcast Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday  Remember to click SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!

Sunday June 9, 2024 at the Hub City Church Content & Confident | Psalm 16 | Psalms: The Songs of Jesus Sermon by David Snelling | Teacher & Leader Sermon Notes Ephesians 2:1-5, John 16:33 True Contentment - Is the peace of ones soul that transcends circumstances and trials that rests fully on God alone Christian CONTENTMENT at its root is the life ALTERING, HEART-level belief that God is not only GOOD Himself, but is HIMSELF our GOOD. Romans 8:28 Numbers 18:20, Matthew 26:39 The Christian, in midst of suffering OR joy, can equally proclaim; God HOLDS my TODAY, my TOMORROW, and my ETERNITY.. Romans 8:18, James 1:2-4 CONTENTMENT can be LEARNED by an ever GROWING RELATIONSHIP with God… Learning to SEEK Him Learning to ACKNOWLEDGE Him Learning to TRUST Him Contentment — Joy — Confidence Christian CONFIDENCE is this: Jesus Christ; His LIFE, His DEATH, and His RESURRECTION Acts 2:22-36 1 Peter 1:3-9 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

A new MP3 sermon from First Calvary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Embracing the Will of God, Learning the Life of Faith from Elisabeth Elliot Subtitle: Christians You Should Know Speaker: Mike VerWay Broadcaster: First Calvary Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/26/2024 Bible: Romans 12:1-2 Length: 71 min.

In this conversation, Kyle discusses the concept of the sanctification gap and its implications for the Christian life. Looking at Richard Lovelace's account and well as John Coe's development, Kyle attends to how we can utilize this category fruitfully in our own formation. Kyle emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God in the reality of who we are, rather than turning to oneself as a way to generate or mimic an ideal. He encourages a holistic approach to spiritual theology that incorporates insights from the broader Christian tradition.00:00 Introduction and Background05:21 The Rich Tradition of Spiritual Theology07:20 The Experiential Gap and the Importance of Drawing Near09:45 The Role of Spiritual Theology in the Christian Life14:01 Embracing the Wisdom of the Christian Tradition16:34 Moving from an Idealistic to an Evangelical Approach21:48 Recognizing Our Need for Forgiveness24:22 Navigating the Sanctification Gap in PrayerResources mentioned: Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal.John Coe, “Spiritual Theology: A Theological-Experiential Methodology for Bridging the Sanctification Gap” in The Journal of Spiritual Formation & Soul Care 2:1 (2009).Kyle Strobel, Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards. Kyle Strobel and John Coe, Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul. Get full access to Kyle's Formation Substack at kylestrobel.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to Spiritual Formation: An Invitation to Drawing Near, which is a podcast aimed at recovering the Word-centered, Spirit-empowered, whole-life spirituality that was central to the original evangelical vision. The host of this podcast is Kyle Strobel, associate professor of spiritual theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. In this episode the following books were mentioned: * Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards* A Christian Directory by Richard Baxter* The Life of God in the Soul of Man by Henry Scougal Get full access to Kyle's Formation Substack at kylestrobel.substack.com/subscribe

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Join us for an in depth study of one of the richest books in the entire Bible. In Romans we find the most clear argument for humanity's need for the gospel and how the gospel changes our lives for all eternity. We have a reading guide for you as you follow along in this series. You can go to scottshill.org/romans for more information.Church is more than a service. It's about people experiencing life together as we seek to join God in His work of transforming lives. We invite you to come be part of that mission here at Scotts Hill. You can find more resources here on our YouTube Channel or by visiting: https://scottshill.orgTo connect with us or to learn more about Jesus we invite you to visit: https://www.scottshill.org/nextstepsFor information on upcoming events church-wide, visit: https://scottshill.infoSocial MediaFacebook: / scottshill.org Instagram: / scottshill Website: https://www.scottshill.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miles Kormos, my grandfather, is our guest for this week's episode. Throughout his episode, Miles talks about his experiences with music and relating it to what he was taught in church. Music has been a source for him to learn more about himself as well as the world around him. It has helped establish his belief system. Miles talks about - Hearing the Hallelujah Chorus for the first time makes him feel his connection with God - Learning how to define his own truths using the song "I Don't Know How to Love Him" by Yvonne Elliman - Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" gets him to reflect on his life experiences transitioning into the fourth quarter of life Want to listen to Miles' top songs? Follow our playlist Follow us @soundsoflivingpodcast on Instagram

In today's episode, we talk about:   Increasing divine self-awareness to be mindful in our current habits Seeking Divine connection for achieving self-mastery The loving nature of God Learning to push through the discomfort of stillness Removing guilt from rest Come say hi on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/simplesacredmotherhood/ 

Scot Sorensen continues our Embark: Life With God series by preaching on obedience from Romans 12:1-21.

Dr. Steve Tracy speaks honestly from his ministry experience, personal life, and walk with God on a theology of suffering and its critical affect on our lives and ministry. ABOUT STEVE TRACY: Dr. Steve Tracy is the president and international director of Mending the Soul Ministries, a global ministry which creates abuse healing resources. Since 1995 Steve has taught theology and ethics at Phoenix Seminary and for almost 20 years he has been privileged to serve abuse trauma survivors around the world. While Steve has a Phd in New Testament, it has been but godly Congolese trauma survivors as well as his wife Celestia who have most helped him develop a theology of suffering. ADDITIONAL RESOURCE: • The Call to Joy and Pain: Embracing Suffering in Your Ministry by Ajith Fernando • Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores by Diane Langberg • Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller • Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff • A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching Out to God in the Lost Language of Lament (Quiet Times for the Heart) by Michael Card • Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the Psalms by Glenn Pemberton • Mending the Soul

In the journey of faith, there are moments when we may find ourselves grappling with the disconcerting feeling that God is not being obedient to our wishes or desires, seemingly unresponsive to our earnest prayers. In these challenging moments, doubt and uncertainty can cast shadows upon our faith, leaving us questioning our beliefs and relationship with the Divine. However, during these moments of spiritual disquiet, we are invited to embark on a profound exploration of our faith, seeking deeper insights and understanding of God's mysterious ways.  It is through navigating these difficult passages that we may ultimately discover the profound lessons of patience, trust, and humility, unraveling the true essence of our relationship with the Divine and finding solace in the wisdom of surrendering to a greater plan beyond our comprehension. In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we are joined by Albert Tate, the founding and lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Los Angeles County, California, to talk about his latest book: Disobedient God. Pastor Albert shares his motivation behind writing the book: Disobedient God, how he bounced back from the disappointment of what God chose to do, ways to assess our relationship with god, and learning to be patient with God during the hard times. He also talks about the importance of acknowledging our pain and disappointments when Disobedient God shows up and how we can build a strong relationship with God during tough times. Tune in to learn more!   What You Will Learn: The motivation behind writing the book: Disobedient God How Pastor Albert bounced back from the disappointment of what God chose to do Ways to assess our relationship with God Learning to be patient with God during the rough times The importance of acknowledging our pain and disappointments when Disobedient God shows up Building a strong relationship with God after a big disappointment from Him Understanding disobedient God and how we can use it in our decision making What people will find in the book: Disobedient God   Resources Mentioned: The book: Disobedient God Debt Freedom Blueprint Crush My Mortgage Course   Connect with Albert Tate: Website: https://alberttate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alberttate/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albert.tate.5 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealalberttate

The unknown is so difficult for our human capacity lol We want to know what is coming. We want to plan and have a plan of attack for all the variables. Especially as mothers we want to be prepared so that our kids and families are safe. When we keep all our ducks in a row it makes us feel safe and in control. Which is a facade right? Like, deep down we know we aren't in control. Which I think makes us hold tighter to what wehave instead of leaning into our creator and trusting that no matter what HE has it all figured out. He's got it. And He is ultimately the only one who is FULLY trustworthy! Psalm 18:30As for God, His way is blameless;The word of the Lord is tried;He is a shield to all who take refuge in HimHow do we trust and surrender?1) Acknowledge He is Sovereign and we need Jesus!2) Release the fear and control3)Build intimate relationship with Him4)Embrace obedienceI understand that this doesn't come naturally so we need to makeSurrendering and trusting  a daily practice. Giving Him your dreams and goals, releasing your family, kids, marriage to Him on the daily. Speaking out over and over “I trust you God” Declaring scripture to reinforce these beliefs in your mind, heart and soul so that you can come in alignment with God's will for your life!Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from youBe encouraged, challenged and blessed today!!✨Come hang with me on IG- https://www.instagram.com/mrsangelapitnikoff/✨Join our FB sisterhood!- https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomdaughterssisterhood✨Be more amazing and leave a review!- https://lovethepodcast.com/LoHGyj✨Want some fun free resources? Click here- www.thekingdomdaughters.com✨ Connect with me! thekingdomdaughterspodcast@gmail.com ✨Get some KD Cuties- https://www.etsy.com/shop/KingdomDaughters✨Let's see if we are a good fit! thekingdomdaughters.com/coaching

Our biggest challenge to our faith is WHEN the PROMISE is DELAYED! You see, delayed promises will either WEAKEN or STRENGTHEN our FAITH. The true genuineness of our faith will be revealed when we respond to delayed promises! In our study we continue looking at the example of Abram as he struggled with delayed promises, and through his struggles he learned to strengthen his faith. In today’s study pastor Alexander will identify at least five things Abram did to strengthen his faith that we too can do to strengthen ours.

Our biggest challenge to our faith is WHEN the PROMISE is DELAYED! You see, delayed promises will either WEAKEN or STRENGTHEN our FAITH. The true genuineness of our faith will be revealed when we respond to delayed promises! In our study we continue looking at the example of Abram as he struggled with delayed promises, and through his struggles he learned to strengthen his faith. In today’s study pastor Alexander will identify at least five things Abram did to strengthen his faith that we too can do to strengthen ours.

A conversation with Tom Webster as we learn from the life of Isaiah.

Welcome to New Hope! We're glad to have you join us this morning. If this is your first time joining us, welcome! We're excited to share our Sunday service with you online. We believe that a weekly rhythm of gathering with other followers of Jesus is a key component of doing life together - and we want to gather with you on Sundays! We invite you to join us next weekend in person at 9am or 11am.

This weekend, we'll continue our celebration of Jesus' resurrection and we'll conclude the sermon series we've called “GOD: Learning to Know Him Better.” In this last sermon, we focus on the glory of God. God's glory is a prominent theme in the Bible. Depending on the Bible translation you use, “glory” can be found in at least 350 verses. Like God's greatness, God's glory is unfathomable to the limitations of the human mind and yet it is also deeply personal and personally encouraging. We will get a glimpse of God's glory in this sermon, but that glimpse should be enough to overflow your soul if your mind and heart are open. What is God's glory? To answer that question, we turn to the Old Testament book of Exodus and to a story that you may know, at least in part. Read Exodus 32-34 as you prepare for worship this weekend! Ask God to show you His glory!

As parents, we have the incredible responsibility of teaching our children about God. It's one of the most important things we can do for them. But it's not always easy. We may not know where to start or how to make it interesting for our kids. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of teaching your kids who God is and what He has done. We'll look at the story of Judges 2 to see how God's people forgot Him and suffered the consequences. And, we will reflect on our own lives to remember stories of what God has done for us so we can share it with our children. Love: Reflect on what God has done for you: today, this past week, the last month, last year, and each decade. Teach: Teach your kids stories and how to recognize God in their own stories. Play: Have fun with telling God stories. Turn your hallway into a God history museum exhibit. You've got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.) Free Consult Call Facebook Group Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you: Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge Get 17 fun, free kid's blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings Even though I'm an introvert, I'm social!  Let's connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay Are you looking for a speaker for your next women's, parenting, family, or Children's Ministry event? I'm now booking for 2023. I'm available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more. More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joy-wendling/message

Closing the Distance with Kyle Strobel, a professor at Biola University and the author of "Where Prayer Becomes Real." Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is a systematic theologian who teaches spiritual theology for Talbot's Institute for Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Formation Focus programs. His areas of interest include systematic theology, Jonathan Edwards, spiritual formation and prayer. He writes both popular and academic books and articles, and is on the preaching team at Redeemer Church, La Mirada. Books Written Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul, co-authored with John Coe (Baker Books, 2021) Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought, co-authored with Oliver Crisp (Eerdmans Publishing, 2018) The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb: Searching for Jesus' Path of Power in a Church that Has Abandoned It co-authored with Jamin Goggin (Thomas Nelson, 2017). Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself co-authored with Jamin Goggin (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2014). Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards (IVP, 2013). Jonathan Edwards's Theology: A Reinterpretation (T&T Clark, 2013). Metamorpha: Jesus as a Way of Life (Baker Books, 2007). Books Edited The Ecumenical Edwards: Jonathan Edwards and the Theologians (Ashgate Publishing, 2015). Sanctified in Grace: A Theology of the Christian Life co-edited with Kent Eilers (T&T Clark, 2014). Reading the Christian Spiritual Classics: A Guide for Evangelicals co-edited with Jamin Goggin (IVP Academic, 2013). Charity and Its Fruits: Living in the Love of God, edited and introduced by Kyle Strobel (Crossway, 2012). Articles “Christian Life,” and “Doctrine of Simplicity” in A Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia ed. Harry Stout (Eerdmans, 2017), 87-89, 153-155. “Jonathan Edwards's Reformed Doctrine of Theosis,” in Harvard Theological Review 109:3 (July 2016): 371-399. “A Spiritual Sight of Love: Constructing a Doctrine of the Beatific Vision” for UnionTheology.Org. “‘In Your Light they Shall See Light': A Theological Prolegomena for Contemplation” in Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care (Spring 2014): 85-106. “Jonathan Edwards and the Polemics of Theosis,” in Harvard Theological Review 105:3 (July 2012): 259-279. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ROSWELL PRESBYTERIAN FAITH COMMUNITY AT www.roswellpres.org Special Guest: Kyle Strobel.

The twenty somethings are a very interesting time, in this episode, I want to talk about some of the things that I've reflected on since my birthday as I prepare to step into a new year of life. I started scripting this episode last week, and I truly just started to ask myself, what have you learned that's added value to how you show up in your life? So today, I want to share a few of those things with you, enjoy and thank you for listening! Visit us online at beingmadewholepod.com or on Instagram at @bmwhole. Be sure to rate this podcast, share it with a friend or on your instagram story and leave a review, as a new host, your feedback means everything to me! I would love to hear your thoughts on this week's topic. Email for Sponsorships, Listener Support and Ad Placements: contact@beingmadewholepod.com Website: https://www.beingmadewholepod.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alyssa.jdavis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-davis76/support

Join Gail and Linda as they discuss the power of the incarnation. Merry Christmas! Reccomendations "Far as the Curse is Found: The Covanent Story of Redemption" by Michael Williams https://www.amazon.com/Far-Curse-Found-Covenant-Redemption/dp/0875525105 "On the Incarnation" by Saint Athanasius https://www.amazon.com/Incarnation-Saint-Athanasius-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881414271/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-oqdBhDfARIsAO0TrGFl8DS8dJA-o_-FEF4p7MsS-1jtUokUoucQuf2Y3d8JEWYZMpLMxHUaAgJrEALw_wcB&hvadid=616991169257&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061155&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3749787298789038204&hvtargid=kwd-363063005&hydadcr=24657_13611735&keywords=on+the+incarnation&qid=1671666252&sr=8-1 "Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards" by Kyle Strobel https://www.amazon.com/Formed-Glory-God-Spiritual-Practices/dp/0830856536 "The Problem with INcarnational Ministry: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/july-august/the-problem-with-incarnational-ministry.html Visit the church website: https://www.kkchurch.org/

What exactly is contemplation and contemplative prayer? Is it new age nonsense or does it lie at the very heart of the Christian life? And if it's the latter, how exactly does the average Joe "do" it?!  In this episode Brandon interviews Dr. Kyle Strobel from Biola's Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Strobel brings an amazing wealth of knowledge about the history of contemplation in the Christian tradition and especially in the protestant tradition.  This is the third of a series of conversations on the topic of contemplation with experts and practitioners from across the Christian and religious spectrum. Here's a list books that were mentioned on the show. Dr. Strobel's Books Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul Beloved Dust: Drawing Close to God by Discovering the Truth About Yourself Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice Books by others Prayer by Hans Urs von Balthasar

In this Season 3 kickoff, we interview Beverly Ross, the director for Wise County Christian Counseling, a supervisor, and a therapist from Decatur, Texas. Her son, Josh Ross, was on our season 2 kickoff episode. Beverly shares about grief through the loss of her daughter and her recent experience with cancer. She describes how many of her views on certain spiritual ideas, such as being "blessed", have transformed. Beverly's passion and joy shine through this interview; we know you'll benefit from hearing her story. Get Beverly's book here: Scarred Hope Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it. Check out our Facebook page! Created for Connection | Facebook This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today. WellSpring Interest Form WellSpring: Process Groups | Facebook   Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official   Mentions & Resources Grief Websites: Dougy Center- resources and activities for all ages as well as families and caregivers https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources National Alliance for Children's Grief- resource library, can search by age, type of loss https://nacg.org/resource-library/?format=toolkit Sesame Street Resources- videos, articles, printables, activities https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/   Grief podcasts:   Grief Out Loud- from The Dougy Center   The Widowed Parent Podcast- Jenny Lisk   Books on Grief:   Lewis, C.S. (1961). A Grief Observed Pemberton, Glenn (2012). Hurting with God: Learning to Lament with the  Psalms   Sandberg, Sheryl (2017). Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and  Finding Joy. Sittser, Terry (2004). A Grace Disguised: How the soul grows through loss.   Tatelbaum, Judy (1980). The Courage to Grieve: Creative Living, Recovery, and  Growth through Grief.   For Counseling Needs & Training: - Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com) - Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling# - The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com) To find community in whatever you're struggling with: - Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info) To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith: - Alpha Course

Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God; Dallas Willard Recently God has made me listen more as a result of losing my voice after an allergic reaction to something I ate. Today we look at Chapter 1. - 1. A paradox about hearing God - Learning to hear God's voice makes us more than someone who has knowledge.17 - The ongoing conversation         - He references Adam & Eve, Enoch and Moses as examples of people with an ongoing conversation with God. However, I'm not sure that is precisely true. That might be an over literal understanding of Enoch's relationship with God. In any case, we have very little detail.  - The UFO syndrome    - We might sound a bit wacky if we start talking about hearing God.    - "Why is it", comedian Lily Tomlin asks, "that when we speak to God we are said to be praying but when God speaks to us we are said to be schizophrenic?" Is. 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. 11 The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.  - Abiding include conversing         - Jesus makes his home with his followers, John 14:23  “Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”          - "The Spirit who inhabits us is not mute, restricting himself to an occasional nudge, a hot flash, a brilliant image or a case of goosebumps." 22         - How can we abide unless there is communication? John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Heb. 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,  “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  Heb. 13:6   So we say with confidence,  “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”  Matt. 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  - One-to-one with God         - God cares for his sheep individually, Psalm 23         - "The biblical record always presents the relationship between God and the believer as more like a friendship or family tie than like merely one person is arranging to take care of the needs of another." 23 - The paradox         - Direct communication with God is in Christian history and in Scripture. Yet it is almost a taboo topic amongst Christians. - First steps toward a solution         - If we believe in personal communication we must not neglect this area - Three general problems             - 1. Gods communications come to us in many forms             - 2. We may have the wrong motives             - 3. We misconceive the very nature of our heavenly Father and of his intent for us. God is not our buddy                 - "The development of character, rather than direction in this, that, and the other matter, must be the primary purpose of the father. He will guide us, but he won't override us. That fact should make us use with caution the method of sitting down with a pencil and a blank sheet of paper and write down the instructions dictated by God for the day." - A conversational relationship         - We are looking for a mature relationship.         - We follow because we know his voice,  When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. Jn 10:4 Next week we will go on to look at chapter 2 of the book which is titled “Guidelines for hearing from God". Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/).  Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.  “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)  God bless, Malcolm

Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God; Dallas Willard Recently God has made me listen more as a result of losing my voice after an allergic reaction to something I ate. Today we look at Chapter 1. - 1. A paradox about hearing God - Learning to hear God's voice makes us more than someone who has knowledge.17 - The ongoing conversation  - He references Adam & Eve, Enoch and Moses as examples of people with an ongoing conversation with God. However, I'm not sure that is precisely true. That might be an over literal understanding of Enoch's relationship with God. In any case, we have very little detail.  - The UFO syndrome  - We might sound a bit wacky if we start talking about hearing God.  - "Why is it", comedian Lily Tomlin asks, "that when we speak to God we are said to be praying but when God speaks to us we are said to be schizophrenic?" Is. 58:9 Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, 10 and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. 11 The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.  - Abiding include conversing  - Jesus makes his home with his followers, John 14:23 “Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”   - "The Spirit who inhabits us is not mute, restricting himself to an occasional nudge, a hot flash, a brilliant image or a case of goosebumps." 22  - How can we abide unless there is communication? John 15:15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. Heb. 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  Heb. 13:6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”  Matt. 28:20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”  - One-to-one with God  - God cares for his sheep individually, Psalm 23  - "The biblical record always presents the relationship between God and the believer as more like a friendship or family tie than like merely one person is arranging to take care of the needs of another." 23 - The paradox  - Direct communication with God is in Christian history and in Scripture. Yet it is almost a taboo topic amongst Christians. - First steps toward a solution  - If we believe in personal communication we must not neglect this area - Three general problems  - 1. Gods communications come to us in many forms  - 2. We may have the wrong motives  - 3. We misconceive the very nature of our heavenly Father and of his intent for us. God is not our buddy  - "The development of character, rather than direction in this, that, and the other matter, must be the primary purpose of the father. He will guide us, but he won't override us. That fact should make us use with caution the method of sitting down with a pencil and a blank sheet of paper and write down the instructions dictated by God for the day." - A conversational relationship  - We are looking for a mature relationship.  - We follow because we know his voice, When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. Jn 10:4 Next week we will go on to look at chapter 2 of the book which is titled “Guidelines for hearing from God". Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.  Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: [malcolm@malcolmcox.org](mailto:malcolm@malcolmcox.org).  If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/).  Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review.  “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11)  God bless, Malcolm

During one of the darkest times in Israel's history, when God's people had forgotten about the God who had rescued them over and over, He sent a “mother in Israel” to rescue them again. Not only did she rescue, she also sang a song that modeled to them then and to us now, one of the primary secrets to staying close to our God: Learning to Sing at the well.

During one of the darkest times in Israel's history, when God's people had forgotten about the God who had rescued them over and over, He sent a “mother in Israel” to rescue them again. Not only did she rescue, she also sang a song that modeled to them then and to us now, one of the primary secrets to staying close to our God: Learning to Sing at the well.

Cal Reynolds joined us on the podcast today and boy was it a treat. He's an inferno of positivity and brings his passion for health and cooking to the conversation. If you have not seen Cal's page on Twitter or Instagram, it's a must-view! He is masterful in the kitchen and shares with us his story of going from an overweight 8th grader to a jacked Instagram chef. He's an awesome guy and I think you are going to love this one!

☽Episode 32: IS Jesus Christ My Lord & Savior?!?!☾Spoiler Alert! Jesus Christ IS our Lord & Savior, but not in the way you might think! Chas & Sara discuss Christianity, God & Jesus Christ from an esoteric conspirituality perspective. Chas was raised heavily Christian from birth to her teens and is now coming around to understand that much of her upbringing is extremely helpful to her spiritual awakening. We understand the bible to be an extremely valuable text expressing God, and the story of Jesus is a beautiful account of God's Love. Whether you identify as Christian or not, you will enjoy this episode! ⛦Support The Show - Value 4 Value⛦Checkout What We're Doing: https://linktr.ee/awakenotwoke (Click Here) Chas's Business: https://www.etsy.com/shop/5DImpressionsShop (Click Here) ⛦Instagram & Website⛦Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/awakenotwokepodcast/ (here) Check out our website http://awakenotwokepodcast.com/ (here) awakenotwokepodcast.comCheck out Chas's Instagram for 5D Impressions https://www.instagram.com/5dimpressions/ (here) ⛦ Intro music ⛦  Our sick intro song was composed and produced by Chas' husband Tony and you can checkout his soundcloudhttps://soundcloud.com/owlsnot ( here) ⛦ Royalty Free Credits⛦ Record Scratch Noise By Freesound.org user Luffy 7/7/2005 https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/ (https://freesound.org/people/luffy/sounds/3536/) Local Forecast - Elevator Music By Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 I https://goo.gl/Yibru5 (https://goo.gl/Yibru5)

Guest: Dr. Kyle Strobel | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Strobel on spiritual formation. Topics of conversation include: 1) How to define spiritual formation, 2) The definitive vs. progressive nature of salvation, 3) The difference between habituation and abiding/drawing near to God, 4) The influence of Jonathan Edwards on spiritual formation, and what we can learn from him today, 5) Resources for further study on this topic. Dr. Kyle Strobel holds a PhD from Aberdeen University, and serves as assistant professor of Spiritual Theology and Formation at Talbot School of Theology. He is the author of Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards (IVP Books, 2013), and is also on the preaching team at Redeemer Church in La Mirada, California. Full show notes at https://ps.edu/what-is-spiritual-formation-kyle-strobel/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week I introduced a new series on the Lord's Prayer. For several reasons, I've decided to do a rewind episode this week because it fits what we're going to be talking about in the first part of the Lord's Prayer. So what you're about to hear originally aired as Episode 28, which was part of a Freedom series I did last year, this episode titled “The Father-Heart of God.” As we address God as Father in the Lord's prayer, we're addressing him as a father. It's important that we understand what that means (and what it doesn't mean). And I think this rewind episode will set the stage for that pretty well. So join me today as we discuss: 1. The root of spiritual freedom. 2. Who Is God . . . Really? 3. What a good Father looks like. 4. How to really please God. 5. Moving From Doubt to Faith 6. The difference between living as orphans and living like sons and daughters. 7. The difference between discipline and condemnation. Each of us has a choice. You can see and determine God's character in light of and through your own experiences. OR, you can see and determine your own experiences in light of and through God's character. One choice leads to misery and bondage, the other to freedom and hope and joy and peace. Choose wisely. ____________________________ As always, we'd appreciate it if you'd tell others about the podcast. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, AND now also on Amazon Music. Please visit us on our Facebook page for The Jesus Society Podcast (@JesusSocietyPodcast). We've also got a Facebook group for the Jesus Society Podcast. Also, check out our NEW website — thejesussociety.com. And, as we continue to try and grow our audience, we're currently loading all episodes of The Jesus Society podcast onto YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEy1ppP5RWd3jXPc6bI6WuQ/) and Odysee (https://odysee.com/@TheJesusSocietyPodcast:6). If you search for The Jesus Society Podcast on either YouTube or Odysee, you'll find us. And, if you'd like to support the show and our related ministry, click on the “Support TJS” link on the Jesus Society website to find out how (thejesussociety.com). Thanks for listening! And remember, you are greatly loved. Music and audio production by Nathan Longwell Music  _______________________ Resources for Today's Show: 1. The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son (Downloadable PDF) 2. Growing in Intimacy with God - Does God Talk to Us? (May 4, 2020) 3. Growing in Intimacy with God - Prayer as Dialogue (May 11, 2020) 4. Growing in Intimacy with God - Learning to Live Loved (May 18, 2020) 5. Growing in Intimacy with God - Where is God When I Hurt? (May 25, 2020)

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young is an author and speaker who is passionate about helping people discover God's glory in unexpected places. But in the midst of the Pandemic with her family's long-awaited travel plans delayed and then cancelled, Dorina found herself struggling to see glory in the continued quarantine life.  With a long winter break and nothing to look forward to, Dorina processed her disappointment with her husband Shawn and her three daughters. Shawn suggested bringing Hawaii home by having a luau and ordering in Hawaiin food and it sparked the idea of Global Glory Chasers, a cultural exploration program for families.  Dorina and I talk about doing deep dives into the food and culture of international communities and how helping our kids engage with other races and nationalities gives them a global perspective on the glory of God “Learning about cultures is actually an invitation for us to learn more about God's glory and how he has made each one of us into his image bearers.  We can't understand God, unless we're willing to listen to stories of people from different backgrounds. So we like to say we're breaking barriers by breaking bread at home and by eating the foods of the different cultures.” Connect with Dorina:  Website: dorinagilmore.com  Facebook: facebook.com/DorinaLazoGilmore  Instagram: @dorinagilmore  Links Mentioned:   Global Glory Chasers Membership BOOK: Glory Chasers: Discovering God's Glory in Unexpected Places Ep 282 Many Hues, One Humanity :: Dr. Lucretia Berry

The big thing we have to understand about spiritual freedom is that it's rooted, not in an event or a process, but in a person — Jesus Christ. And we see this in two passages in the gospel of John (John 15:4-5, and John 8:31-36) Jesus couldn't be clearer. It's only by clinging to him — abiding in him — that we become free and remain free. And because that's so, one of the first things we've got to get settled in all this is our belief in who God is. Not our belief in God, but our belief in who he is. Because we will never abide in him — cling to him — if we don't see him as he is. Join me today as we discuss: 1. Who God says he is. 2. Wrestling with God as a Father 3. God is better than your earthly father - maybe by a lot! 4. What a good father looks like. 5. How a loving God deals with imperfect people. 6. How to really please God. 7. How the Adversary tries to get us to believe things about God that are not true. 8. How to begin moving from doubt to faith 9. Do you have the heart of an orphan or the heart of a son/daughter? And why it matters so much. 10. Three concrete ways you can begin to experience God's heart for you. ____________________________________ As always, we'd appreciate it if you'd tell others about the podcast. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe,  rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please visit us on our Facebook group for the Jesus Society Podcast. Just search Jesus Society Podcast, and I'm sure you'll find it. Feel free to suggest topics for episodes, ask questions, and share your own story of how the Father is loving you and transforming you. Also, check out our website — thejesussociety.com. Thanks for listening! And remember, you are greatly loved. _______________________ Resources for Today's Show: 1. The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son (PDF) Note -- This PDF is available on the Jesus Society Facebook group page. The link should take you there. I couldn't figure out how to add a PDF directly to the show notes for the podcast. Hope you find it helpful. 2. Growing in Intimacy with God - Does God Talk to Us? (Episode 11 - May 4, 2020) 3. Growing in Intimacy with God - Prayer as Dialogue (Episode 12 - May 11, 2020) 4. Growing in Intimacy with God - Learning to Live Loved (Episode 13 - May 18, 2020) 5. Growing in Intimacy with God - Where is God When I Hurt? (Episode 14 - May 25, 2020)

Kyle Strobel is the associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Today, Kyle shares the story of how he discovered spiritual formation, feeling abandoned by God and surrendering to him, and studying the works of Jonathan Edwards. Kyle brings a unique historical perspective to the spiritual formation conversation. We also talk about his newest book, Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice. Kyle's story reminds us that our tradition is rich if we only take the time to mine it. Listen to Kyle's story today! Stories Kyle shared: Growing up at Willow Creek Doing his PHD on Jonathan Edwards Leaving Willow with a lot of relational brokenness Going to college and having a profound realization about prayer Feeling abandoned by God and surrendering to it Learning about prayer and how Understanding spiritual practices through Jonathan Edwards and John Wesley How love works itself out in his life The conversation he hopes Embracing Contemplation starts Great quotes from Kyle: If prayer is performative then the psalter makes no sense. It took me wrestling profoundly with myself to open up others people's lives. The journey to God is a journey to love. Prayer isn't something you generate, something you start; it's something you enter. Resources we mentioned: Embracing Contemplation: Reclaiming a Christian Spiritual Practice edited by John H. Coe and Kyle C. Strobel Dark Night of the Soul by John of the Cross Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ by Dallas Willard Formed for the Glory of God: Learning from the Spiritual Practices of Jonathan Edwards by Kyle Strobel Ravished by Beauty: The Surprising Legacy of Reformed Spirituality by Belden C. Lane Related episodes: Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation Os Guinness and Carpe Diem Redeemed Amy Jackson and Trusting God with the Questions The post Kyle Strobel and Integrating Spirituality and Theology appeared first on Eric Nevins.

We live at the mercy of our ideas. And that is never more true than when it comes to our ideas about God. If we think of him one way, it will color all of our expectations of him, and taint all of our reactions to what we perceive him to be doing — or not doing — in our world. The thing that has changed the trajectory of my life the most — moving me from trying to appease God by my efforts and by trying to have everything figured out and being “right,” to learning how I could live inside the affection the Father already has for me and to let that be enough — has been learning what it means to live loved. God loves you. It's what we believe and what we tell others. It really is the most important thing, and it's why I end every podcast with the reminder that “you are greatly loved.” Paul will say it this way: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Unfortunately, many of us have never learned to live as if he really did love us. And so we live captive to fear, and shame, and frustration, hiding from God much as Adam and Eve did in the garden. And there's a huge difference between the knowledge of God's love and actually living in that love. There is a huge difference between the intellectual acknowledgment that God loves us and the lived reality of moving through your life as if you actually believed it to be true. All that has changed for me in the last dozen years or so, and what my family and I have experienced since has been much, much closer to fulfilling every hope and desire we had for what life in Christ was meant to be and how we could live alongside others in that same joy. And no, life has not been easy since then. We've known some very dark and painful times, but we've never been alone in them. We've been able to find our way into the reality of his love and follow him — very imperfectly — through those things in a way that has transformed us in the process. It is a much, much better way to live our lives individually and together. Join me today as we talk about: How we get from here to there. What Ephesians 3:14-21 has to teach us about both God's power and his love. What difference all this makes . . . really. How to begin to view our circumstances in light of the goodness of God, as opposed to the other way around. You will never obey one whom you do not trust. And you will never trust one whom you aren't convinced loves you absolutely. And the Father loves you absolutely! Trusting God is not about outcomes, folks. This life was never meant to be one of ease and convenience. “In this life you will have trouble,” Jesus said. Rather, life is about an engaged relationship with a Father who loves you deeply, and who will walk with you, nurture you, and care for you through whatever life dishes out. The Father wants to provide for you a “peace that passes understanding” in the midst of the pain, uncertainty, and discomfort of life, because he's in it with you. THAT is the journey God has called us to be on with him.   Resources for Today's Show: I've just created a Facebook group for the Jesus Society Podcast, and I'd invite you to visit us there. Just search “Jesus Society Podcast,” and I'm sure you'll find it. It's private group, so you'll have to ask to join, and there is a code of conduct you need to agree to. This is not a debate group, because I just don't have the appetite for doctrinal battles. Feel free to suggest topics for episodes and ask any questions you He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, by Wayne Jacobsen (2008) Music and audio production by Nathan Longwell Music