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Knowing the Christ OF the Cross -- and a Close-Up Look at Faith with Dr. Tom Fay (EP 35)
The Christ OF the Cross
When I tell friends I want to help people know the Christ of the cross, they picture Jesus hanging there on the cross. Indeed, the cross is central to coming to know Jesus, but it is not the...
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Thirsting for God -- and Positively Joy with Yvette Walker (EP 34)
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We’re going to look at a very simple principle that’s a step in the right direction—away from performance and into relationship.
Get the Spiritual Self-Assessment:Â
How are you doing in your...
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Hunger First: The Onramp to an Amazing Relationship with Christ - and a Conversation with Mike Van Pelt(EP 33)
This episode is about hunger. Not hunger for cookies or a nice pastry. Hunger for Jesus.
And I want to state that without hunger, you’ll get caught up in performance again. You won’t be pursuing the relationship from...
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The Layers of Knowing Christ -- and Eric Nevins on Connecting with God (EP 32)
You might be a long-time Christian like I am. And you might have a problem that goes like this: We know we’re saved by grace, but we struggle to live by grace. We know it but we don’t live it.
I don’t want to speak...
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The Freedom of Knowing Christ -- and Phillipp Ruesch on Eliminating Hurry (EP 31)
You are in prison if you’re living performance-based Christianity. You’ll dry up, hate your life with God, seek after worldly passions to satisfy, and end up broken and brokenhearted.
Are my words too strong? Take it...
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SEASON 2 PREMIERE: Addressing the Problem of Performance Christianity -- and Bruce McNicol Shares his Story (EP 30)
New season, new name, same purpose.Â
Many believers struggle with performing for God, while suffering in their relationship with Christ. Jon Fugler addresses this problem as Season 2Â of the podcast begins. In fact,...
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SEASON FINALE: When Forgiveness Seems Impossible -- A Conversation with Erik Reed [EP 29]
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This episode will stun you. My guest has a story that will cause you to gasp. It did for me. If forgiveness is an issue for you, our guest will probably melt your heart....
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Your Pathway to Freedom in Your Relationship with Christ -- EP28
Freedom is our topic this week.
What are the pain points that stop you from having freedom in your relationship with Jesus? Stress, fatigue, hurry, loneliness, lack of purpose, health issues, private sins, burnout and...
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Fueled by God's Love -- A Conversation with Steve Hodgson - EP 27
Now I can say I've done a show with Covid. Quarantined in a hotel room on an island, I borrowed a professional microphone, had access to Zoom, and way we went. More details inside.
This week, meet Steve Hodgson, a man...
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How to Discover God's Will -- A Conversation with Wayne Pederson - EP 26
Some of the best quotes I’ve heard about God’s will come from Chuck Swindoll:
“When the Lord makes it clear you're to follow Him in this new direction, focus fully on Him and refuse to be distracted by comparisons...
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Four Barriers to Intimacy with Christ -- Insights from the Pen of Skye Jethani - EP 25
What’s the best book you’ve ever read that has changed your life with God? That book might be right at the front of your mind. I am assuming it’s after the Bible.Â
Here are my top 5, as of today.
#5 Adrenaline and...
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Trusting God When Life Throws You a Curve -- A Conversation with Pitcher David Hess - EP 24
How do you handle things when your plans are dashed? When a health issue puts life on hold? When tragedy hits and you have to come up with a Plan B? Or even hope to survive? That’s David Hess’ story. He was having a...
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