Deep Spirituality
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFollow our Deep Spirituality Podcast Network to meet all your spiritual podcasting needs. Join our Editor-in-Chief Russ Ewell and guests as they have candid discussions on spiritual topics ranging from faith to anxiety to vulnerability, or check out our narrative podcasts for an immersive storytelling experience of biblical stories. You could also listen to our scripture playlists to learn more about God and yourself as you go about your week.
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Where You Go I Go: Naomi’s Brokenness Makes Her Whole
June 27, 2024 14:13 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBWe're very excited for our new Mini Quiet Time series “Where You Go I Go”: a four part series on the book of Ruth. Today's episode is Part 1: “Naomi’s Brokenness Makes Her Whole.” This book tells us of people broken by life — by pain, grief, disappointment, and chronic heartbreak. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz had incomplete stories filled with broken dreams and unfinished destinies. And yet, one by one, God fit the pieces of their lives into place so that they became together what none of them cou...
How Do I Find Hope When I’ve Lost It? | Mini Quiet Time
June 14, 2024 19:44 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIt's not always easy to admit to ourselves or others when we have given up on something. We hide behind success, status, having it all together, our religious background—you name it. However, these masks simply hide the truth; they don't heal it. We are a generation in need of hope, but the only way to get that hope is by letting go of our need to hide and lettting God heal our hurt instead. Listen to this Mini Quiet Time to learn how to find hope again. Scripture referenceds Proverbs 11:3...
Resisting Culture & Peer Pressure | Scripture Playlist
June 05, 2024 20:26 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBSpirituality allows us to see and believe in the world beyond the physical. God has a rich and satisfying plan for our lives, but it often means living differently than the culture around us. It’s very easy to compromise our convictions or change who we are to fit in with what we see. Spirituality not only resists the pressure to fit in with the world but also rises above it. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to resist the culture of peer pressure so we can live the great life...
Love Changes Everything | Scripture Playlist
May 29, 2024 23:58 - 6 minutes - 6.26 MBLove is powerful! It motivates us, transforms us, and fulfills us. Without love, we will feel empty, lost, and insecure. The Scriptures communicate that God wants us to experience his unfailing love and believe in its power. We will then be able to share his love with others, creating a ripple effect that changes the world. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn about experiencing the love of God and how it changes our lives. Show Notes 1 John 4:19 NIV 1 John 4:7-9 NLT 2 Corint...
How Does God Want Us to Handle Pain? | Mini Quiet Time
May 23, 2024 03:06 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, our guest contributor Margo Colvin talks about how God will use guilt, pain, and failure to transform us into the people he wants us to be. We can learn together how to find brighter days in the midst of darkness. Show Notes Hosea 2:15 NLT Psalm 107:9-11,13-14 NASB Proverbs 14:13 TPT Job 11:13-19 NLT Psalm 34:18 CEV Proverbs 13:12 GNT Matthew 12:20 TLB Job 8:7 CEV
How to Renew an Aging Faith | Scripture Playlists
May 16, 2024 14:42 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBOur faith can be vibrant at any age, and God is deeply invested in helping our faith grow throughout our lives. The challenge is that the more years we spend on Earth, the more life we experience, which often comes with disappointment, struggles, and heartbreak. But these hardships don’t have to break our faith. God believes we can get stronger in our faith with age as we keep relying on him no matter what we face. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how we can renew an aging fait...
The Transformative Power of Attaching to God | Mini Quiet Time
May 09, 2024 22:45 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBChoosing to attach to God gives us the power to endure hard times and emerge stronger, more courageous, and more confident about our future. On the contrary, we can become detached from God in difficult times when we choose to harden to our pain, shame, or strain. Today's guest, Sam Manuel, will help us understand how to attach to God by dealing with the deeper things inside our hearts. Check out this Mini Quiet Time to learn more about how to attach to God. Show Notes: Psalms 23:4,6 TPT...
Why a Learner’s Heart Is the Solution to Self-Criticism | Mini Quiet Time
May 01, 2024 23:28 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBAs humans, we have about 6,200 thoughts per day, and 80% of these thoughts are negative. The good news is that we don’t have to become mentalists in order to overcome the suffocating nature of self-criticism. God, through the Bible teaches us the solution to self-criticism is through having a learner’s heart! Check out this video devotional to learn more about how to have a learner's heart that defeats self-critical thoughts. Show Notes: 6,200 thoughts per day (Queen’s Gazette) 80% of...
The Spiritual Antidote to Self-Criticism | Mini Quiet Time
May 01, 2024 23:28 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBAs humans, we have about 6,200 thoughts per day, and 80% of these thoughts are negative. The good news is that we don’t have to become mentalists in order to overcome the suffocating nature of self-criticism. God, through the Bible teaches us the solution to self-criticism is through having a learner’s heart! Check out this video devotional to learn more about how to have a learner's heart that defeats self-critical thoughts. Sign up for the 12 Days of Jesus course Show Notes: 12 Days ...
How to Have Great Relationships | Scripture Playlists
April 24, 2024 23:09 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBChristianity is a relationship religion, and the Bible has a lot to say about how to have great friendships. Scripture says that God himself is love; so the closer we are to him, the more loving we will become. Jesus gives us the ultimate example of how to love, connect, and have deep relationships. Check out this episode of Scripture Playlists to learn how to have the humility and love we need to build great relationships like Jesus did. Show Notes 1 John 4:16,19 NLT 1 Corinthians 13:4...
God Is the Source of Courage | Scripture Playlists
April 17, 2024 23:50 - 5 minutes - 4.81 MBGod is the source of all courage. When our relationship with him is close, courage comes naturally because we trust God to protect us. This means that we don’t have to be swept away by fear or worry in even the most stressful and scary circumstances. Listen to these verses of the Bible that will fills us with courage that gives us strength, peace, understanding, patience, and hope. Show Notes Proverbs 1:33 TPT Joshua 1:9 NIV John 14:27 AMP Isaiah 35:4 Voice Isaiah 57:15 NLT Psalm 23:...
The Blueprint for Living Spiritually | Deep Reads
April 11, 2024 02:14 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBA few weeks ago, we published our latest Featured Devotional by our editor in chief, Russ Ewell, entitled “The Blueprint for Living Spiritually: A five-step journey to a soul connection with God, through the footsteps of Jesus.” We are excited to let you know that you can now listen to the Blueprint in its entirety on our website so you can listen as you read along. We are introducing a new show format, called Deep Reads, in which we will narrate Featured Devotionals and release them as e...
The Power of Personal growth | Scripture Playlists
April 09, 2024 16:41 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBGod loves us and is capable of doing far more than we could ask or imagine. He not only desires for us to grow but also enjoys the process of helping us become who we’re meant to be. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn how God wants us to grow and change our lives. Show Notes Ephesians 1:5-8 NCV Isaiah 41:10 TPT Philippians 1:9 CEV Hebrews 6:10-12 ERV 2 Peter 1:5-8 CEV Galatians 6:9-10 NLT Galatians 5:25-26 MSG Philippians 3:12-14 NCV Ephesians 4:15-16 NLT
Pray Your Way Out of the Pit (A Journey Through Psalm 40) | Scripture Playlists
March 27, 2024 22:47 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBMany things in life can lead us to the bottom of a pit—from challenging circumstances to problems of our own making—but in the end, it doesn’t really matter how we got there. What matters is we have a God who can always lift us out. Listen to these verses of the Bible on how David teaches us how to pray our way out of any murky pit. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Admit to God that you need his help. 1:42 Remember how God has moved in the past. 2:24 Surrender your will to God because ...
Scriptures to Combat Self-Criticism | Scripture Playlists
March 20, 2024 20:53 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBNegative thoughts about ourselves can be debilitating and discouraging. Left unchecked, they can completely take over our minds and stop us from seeing ourselves and our lives from God’s perspective. God loves the deepest parts of who we are, and his purpose for us is greater than any flaw we may feel that we have. Listen to these verses of the Bible to combat self-criticism with God’s love and truth. Show Notes Isaiah 55:8-9 ERV Ephesians 2:10 NLT 1 John 3:19-21 Voice 1 John 3:18-20 M...
Positive Thought Life | Scripture Playlists
March 15, 2024 23:30 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBGod cares about what we really think, not just about what we do. Instead of filling our minds with negative thoughts that make us feel guilty and distant from God, we can listen to his Word and train ourselves to think the way he does. His thoughts are higher than and completely different from ours. As we let him influence our thoughts, we will learn to think positively and spiritually about both ourselves and the world around us. Let’s listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn what it me...
Becoming a Person of Conviction | Scripture Playlists
March 13, 2024 23:48 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBWhen our personal conviction comes from the Bible, we will be strong, courageous, and faithful to God through the ups and downs of life. We will also find the power and motivation to make changes in our lives, even when they’re not easy. We’ll be on our way to the full and satisfying life God wants us to live. Let’s listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to become a person of conviction. Show Notes Hebrews 11:1 AMP 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7 NIV Joshua 14:6-9 NIV Hebrews 3:12-14...
Anxiety and 10 Bible Passages on How to Beat It | Scripture Playlists
March 08, 2024 23:18 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBAnxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, and uneasiness. It’s an emotion that everyone experiences to different degrees, but it can affect our faith and make it hard to see beyond what’s right in front of us. Rather than letting anxiety drive us away from God, we can choose to let it bring us humbly toward him. Listen to this Scripture Playlist of the Bible about anxiety and how our relationship with God can help us beat it. Show Notes Mark 4:19 NLT Psalm 94:18-19 AMP 1 Peter 5:...
The Art of Attaching to God | Scripture Playlists
March 07, 2024 00:56 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBAttaching to God is one of the greatest and most transformative experiences anyone can have. It's also incredibly challenging. Attachment requires a level of vulnerability that can feel uncomfortable, but it's worth it because it allows amazing things to happen in our lives. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn to enjoy opening your heart to God and the deep connection with him that comes as a result. Show Notes John 15:4 GW John 1:18 NIV Psalm 90:1 AMP Isaiah 49:15-16 Voice ...
Leave the Past Behind | Scripture Playlists
December 27, 2023 22:09 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBEvery day is a new day with God. He calls us to use our pasts to grow closer to him, not hold us back. God is a God of fresh starts, growth, and change. Whether it’s past pains, hurts, experiences, accomplishments, God wants us to look forward to his life and plan for us. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to let go of our pasts and move forward in faith! Show Notes: Philippians 3:12-14 CEV Jeremiah 29:11 GW Titus 3:7 ERV Revelation 21:4 CEV Isaiah 43:18-19 AMP Ephesia...
No One Is a Failure Who Has Friends | Mini Quiet Time
December 15, 2023 00:52 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBIn this Mini Quiet Time, we learn how to handle painful feelings of discouragement in our spiritual lives. Jesus came for the moments we feel bruised and low. His goal was to serve people, and when we share that goal, there is no way we can fail. Through a story about four faithful friends in the Bible (along with a little inspiration from the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life), we'll learn how to change our perspective and experience the truly wonderful life God wants us to enjoy. Join ...
Scriptures That Bring Peace in the Holiday Rush | Scripture Playlist
December 07, 2023 01:07 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, and one of the busiest! When life speeds up, one of the biggest temptations many of us face is to stop spending time with God. But God is the only one who can bring true inner peace into our lives. No matter how fast life is going, we can find calm by listening to and trusting God’s Word more than our own ability to get things done. Listen to our new Scripture Playlist to learn how to get peace from being close to God. Show Notes: Philippians 4:6...
Scriptures to Make Your Marriage Merry
November 30, 2023 00:57 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBBy staying close to God and following his guidance, we can fill our homes with joy, love, intimacy, and resilience. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to make your marriage truly merry during the brisk (and stressful) holiday months or any time of year. Show Notes: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIrV Genesis 2:18, 24 CEV Proverbs 18:22 NET Proverbs 31:10-12,17,25 AMP Proverbs 5:18-19 NCV Hebrews 13:4 NCV Proverbs 27:8 GW Proverbs 19:14 NLT Colossians 3:19 AMP 1 Corinthians 13:5-7 AMPC Ephe...
How God’s Forgiveness Changes Our Lives | Scripture Playlists
November 16, 2023 18:04 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBGod’s forgiveness is as deep as it is powerful. When we understand how personal the love and forgiveness of God is, our lives will change from the inside out. We will be filled with joy instead of regret, gratitude instead of guilt, and mercy instead of anger or resentment. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn how God’s forgiveness can change your life. Show Notes Ephesians 1:5-8 NCV Psalm 65:3 NLT Romans 5:6-8 ERV 1 John 3:20 NLT Psalm 103:8-14 NLT Psalm 86:5 NLT Psalm 32:1...
The God of Fresh Starts | Scripture Playlists
November 09, 2023 00:48 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBWe all need fresh starts at some point in our lives, and regardless of how many mistakes we make or how little we feel we deserve it, God always gives us the strength to start again. So in whatever area you feel like you need a fresh start today, enjoy this Scripture Playlist about how God will give us a new heart, a new way of thinking, and new strength to move forward. As you listen, take a minute to think about an area of your life where you need God’s help to start again and move forwar...
The Powerful Effects of a Grateful Heart
November 02, 2023 19:25 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBWhen we’re truly grateful for the love God shows us and the good things he does for us, our lives will change in ways we could never imagine. Fixing our hearts on the things we are grateful for will compel us to share these things with others as well. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn about the power of a grateful heart. Show Notes: Psalm 107:1 NIV Psalm 50:14 CEV Psalm 118:1 CEV Psalm 50:23 CEV Colossians 4:2 ERV Philippians 4:6-7 CEV Colossians 3:15 CEV Psalm 16:8-9...
The Pretender’s Playlist: How the Bible Sets us Free to Be Ourselves | Scripture Playlist
October 26, 2023 02:44 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBSometimes, it’s hard to be ourselves. Fear of rejection can make us hide who we really are. We cover up our sins, insecurities, and mistakes and pretend to be people we’re not. But one of the most amazing things about having a relationship with God is he frees us up to be ourselves. The Bible can help us overcome our fear and be honest about anything so that we can build close friendships with God and other people. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn more about how to be set free from...
20 Scriptures that Will Change How You See God
October 18, 2023 21:46 - 5 minutes - 5.55 MBThe Bible is a book that tells the story of God's relationship with us. It is filled with stories, poems, songs, and letters showing how God created us and the world we live in with the sole purpose of establishing a connection with his beloved people. However, our perception of God may not always be accurate. To help us keep our hearts and minds focused on who God truly is, we can revisit key passages that remind us that God protects us, shows us mercy, empowers us, and cares about us. Sh...
How Do I Get Lasting Confidence? | Mini Quiet Time
October 04, 2023 20:26 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBWhat do you rely on to feel confident? If it's something shakeable—like ourselves, our abilities, or other people's opinions—we will feel fragile and insecure. God wants to give us lasting confidence and teaches us how to get it through his early disciples. Check out this episode of Mini Quiet Time to learn more about how to get confidence that lasts! Show Notes: Job 8:14-15 NLT Acts 4:7-12 NLT Acts 4:13 TPT Acts 4:23-24,29-31 NLT
God Heals | Scripture Playlists
September 28, 2023 19:38 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBGod desires to bring healing into our lives. Sometimes the healing we need is physical, but perhaps even more often, it’s spiritual and emotional. We may need healing from painful situations that have happened to us, or from the effects of our own sinful choices. Understanding God’s desire and power to heal will help us reveal the parts of our hearts that need it. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn how God can bringing healing into our lives. Show Notes Psalm 147:3 MEV Proverbs ...
Stop Being Afraid of Failure | Scripture Playlists
September 20, 2023 23:45 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBFear of failure can stop us from taking chances, pursuing what God wants, and growing into who we’re meant to be. Luckily, God can help us overcome this fear. With him on our side, we can be confident that failure isn’t fatal—it’s just part of growing! God can shape everything into something good, and even if we fail, he will never fail us. He can turn every mistake into something that shapes us into who we are meant to be. Listen to this Scripture Playlist episode to bolster your courage so...
A Spiritual Growth Mindset | Scripture Playlists
September 06, 2023 23:22 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBA psychologist named Carol Dweck coined the terms “fixed mindset” and “growth mindset” in 2006. Having a “fixed mindset” means we think things like “This is just how I am," “I’ve never been good at this,” or “I’m not cut out for this.” A growth mindset says, “I don’t know how to do this yet, but I can learn.” Having a growth mindset is tied to improved mental health, academic performance, and overall well-being. So it’s no surprise then that it’s also essential to our relationship with God....
Loving God's Word | Scripture Playlists
August 30, 2023 23:45 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBIt’s easy to read the Bible and forget the significance of the book we’re reading. Sometimes it becomes a chore we grind through or a hobby we squeeze in. The truth is, reading the Bible gives us direct access to the voice and power of God. We get to hear how he feels about us, what he wants for our lives, what he promises, and most importantly, who he really is. To truly love God is to value and listen to his Words, just as we would in any other relationship we care about. Check out this ...
When I'm Angry | Scripture Playlists
August 24, 2023 17:11 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBAnger is a normal human emotion, but the way we handle it has a huge impact on our relationships with other people and with God. If we give full vent to it, we usually end up hurting the people around us; if we suppress it or ignore it we tend to get bitter and hardened. While it isn’t wrong to feel angry, God can give us the power to handle this emotion in a spiritual and helpful way. Listen to this Scripture Playlist for when you feel angry. Show Notes James 1:19-21 NLT Ephesians 4:26...
Think of Others | Scripture Playlists
August 16, 2023 23:47 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBHow much of our mental energy is spent thinking about ourselves? Thinking about others is a deliberate choice, and while it doesn’t always come naturally to us, it’s the most inspiring way we can live our lives. Jesus is the greatest example of unselfish love; he cared deeply about you and me, and can teach us to live a life of impact by following in his footsteps. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to get your mind off yourself and onto the ways you can brighten someone else’s day today. Sh...
God Teaches Me To Love | Scripture Playlists
August 09, 2023 19:02 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBAs humans, we often have a difficult time loving others in the genuine and unselfish way God intends. But God loves us unfailingly. He is our greatest example of love, and from him, we can learn how to love the people around us. Listen to this episode of Scripture Playlist to learn how your relationship with God will teach you to genuinely love other people. Show Notes 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 NLT Luke 6:35-36 ERV Romans 5:8 NKJV Proverbs 3:2-3 ERV 1 John 4:16-17 NLT 1 John 4:19-2...
God Relieves My Guilt | Scripture Playlists
July 26, 2023 22:45 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBThe Bible describes guilt as an overwhelmingly heavy burden. God wants to relieve us of this burden, but we often don’t let him. Instead, we try to find relief from things that can’t provide it. People can’t take away our guilt, and neither can hiding it, lying about it, or justifying it. Only God can take away our guilt through his forgiveness, compassion, and mercy. These Bible verses will help us come to God when we feel guilty so that we can discover the relief only he can provide. Show...
God Relieves My Guilt
July 26, 2023 22:45 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBThe Bible describes guilt as an overwhelmingly heavy burden. God wants to relieve us of this burden, but we often don’t let him. Instead, we try to find relief from things that can’t provide it. People can’t take away our guilt, and neither can hiding it, lying about it, or justifying it. Only God can take away our guilt through his forgiveness, compassion, and mercy. These Bible verses will help us come to God when we feel guilty so that we can discover the relief only he can provide. Show...
Scriptures on Inner Strength | Scripture Playlists
July 19, 2023 22:44 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBGod knows that we can’t muscle through the trials of life on our own. With him by our side, we can endure and even conquer any trials life throws at us because he is the God who gives us inner strength. Listen to this episode of our Scripture Playlists for some internal strengthening! Show Notes: Psalm 28:8 NIV Psalm 32:4 TPT Psalm 138:3 AMPC 2 Corinthians 4:16 TLB Ephesians 3:14 MSG Ephesians 3:16 AMP Philippians 4:13 AMPC 2 Timothy 1:8 TLB Hebrews 13:9 GNT Psalm 73:25-26 Voice ...
Change My Heart | Scripture Playlists
July 12, 2023 20:19 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBThe heart is powerful. It’s powerful enough to determine the course of our lives: what we feel, what we say, and what we do. That’s why our hearts are so important to our relationship with God. Being close to him and living out his purpose for us means letting him not only change the way we act, but also change our hearts. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn more about how God can change us from the inside out. Show Notes: Proverbs 4:23 NLT Ezekiel 36:26-27 NLT Acts 13:22 NLT Act...
How Do I Make Change Last? A Lesson from The First Disciples in Acts
July 06, 2023 15:33 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBNothing beats the adrenaline rush of being motivated to make a change, but how do you make that change last? Lasting change is hard for us humans, but it’s not hard for God. In fact, it’s one of the greatest things about having a relationship with God; God’s incredible power is always available to us, and it can change us from the inside out. The book of Acts in the Bible tells us about regular people who relied on God to help them change. Their change not only lasted but also caught the at...
God, The Ultimate Father
June 16, 2023 07:05 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBThe Bible tells us over and over again that God is a loving father. We may have our own ideas about what a father is like based on our relationships with our human dads, but God is the perfect parent. He is the one our hearts ultimately long for. So no matter what our experiences might be with our human parents, we can all look to the Scriptures to learn how to build a relationship with God, the ultimate Father. Check out this episode of Scripture Playlists to for verses all about how God is ...
God, The Ultimate Father | Scripture Playlists
June 16, 2023 07:05 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MBThe Bible tells us over and over again that God is a loving father. We may have our own ideas about what a father is like based on our relationships with our human dads, but God is the perfect parent. He is the one our hearts ultimately long for. So no matter what our experiences might be with our human parents, we can all look to the Scriptures to learn how to build a relationship with God, the ultimate Father. Check out this episode of Scripture Playlists to for verses all about how God is ...
Jesus Believes In Us: The Church That Changes The World, Part 9 | One Quick Thought
June 15, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBThere's nothing better than having someone believe in us. Sometimes it can be difficult to believe in ourselves when we see all of our flaws and weaknesses, but it's possible to be self-aware without being self-critical. Being self-aware means knowing how and where we need to grow. Even if we haven't arrived yet, we believe we can get there because Jesus believes in us. What made the New Testament church so incredible was they became like Jesus in this world. They believed that God believe...
The Secret to a Life of Impact: The Church That Changes The World, Part 8 | One Quick Thought
June 08, 2023 22:56 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBWhen we believe that the Bible is truly the Word of God and live it out, we will live lives of impact. We're all looking for purpose, but the greatest impact we can make is giving the Gospel to people—the Gospel that Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected so that we could have forgiveness for our sins and access to God's destiny for us. Check out this episode of One Quick Thought as we continue our series about the church that changes the world. Show Notes Hebrews 4:12 NLT Mark 7:36-...
How Do I Make God Real to Me? The Story of Jacob's Struggle with God | Mini Quiet Time
June 07, 2023 22:50 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBGod wants to be real to us–he wants us to see him through our own eyes, not through the eyes of our parents, our friends, a person in a church, or the world around us. Today’s story is about a guy named Jacob who discovered God for himself by getting into a fight with him. Check out this Mini Quiet Time episode to learn from the story of Jacob that God becomes real to us when we stop running from who we are. Show Notes: Job 19:27 NIrV Genesis 32:7-9,11,21 NIV Genesis 32:24-25 NIV He's ...
God Is Enough | Scripture Playlists
June 03, 2023 00:20 - 8 minutes - 7.4 MBOne of the many great things about having a personal friendship with God is that he satisfies. We don’t have to keep chasing unreliable things like attention, approval, or achievement to make us happy—we have a source of security and love in our lives that won’t change, on our good days or our bad days. To learn more about how to build this kind of secure, satisfying friendship with God, listen to this Scripture Playlist episode about how God is enough for us. Show Notes Psalm 23:1-3 TPT ...
How to Fight the Temptation to Quit: The Church That Changes the World, Part 7 | One Quick Thought
June 01, 2023 02:49 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBEndurance is one of the most important qualities Jesus had, and it's one we should all learn to develop if we want to change the world the way he did. Pain makes us break down, and the pain that is most difficult to handle is the pain that comes from sin. Talking about sin not only releases us from its mastery over our lives, but also helps us develop the endurance to resist it. Jesus endured the pressures of sin, and we can learn from him how to do the same. Check out this episode of One Qu...
A New Way To Think About Church | Audiobook Preview
May 25, 2023 19:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBThe church we read about in the New Testament was not made strong by the celebrity of an individual superstar preacher. It was made strong by the powerful walk with God of each individual Christian, which collectively made the early church a transformative force in the world. This transformative church can live again, but it will require a paradigm shift in how we live and lead in our churches. Check out this snippet from Chapter 7 from the audio version of our new book, He's Not Who You T...
5 Qualities Of A Biblical Church: The Church That Changes the World, Part 6 | One Quick Thought
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBAs we continue our series on building a church that changes the world, we have to decide whether we want a biblical or a traditional church. The church of the New Testament embodied five qualities that we can learn from if we want to build a biblical church: conviction, transparency, discipleship, purpose, and unity. Watch this episode of One Quick Thought to learn more about how Jesus changed the world. Show Notes John 15:1-8 NLT Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT Matthew 28:16-20 NLT John 17:21 N...