60 acast.com Simple Discipleship with @hey.jo.here https://simplediscipleship.co/ en Jo Cox jesus,christian living,spiritual formation,Bible,simple discipleship, discipleship, prayer Jo Cox Now featured weekly on UCB 1.


This is the place where we set aside our holy to-do lists and focus on presence over performance.

Covering topics to help you gain a deeper understanding of God's love for you, that will help you to trust God more and (in time) step out in faith even more boldly.

No pressure here. Just thoughtful words covering my own journey, ending with a question and prayer time for you to continue the conversation with God.


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]]> Now featured weekly on UCB 1.


This is the place where we set aside our holy to-do lists and focus on presence over performance.

Covering topics to help you gain a deeper understanding of God's love for you, that will help you to trust God more and (in time) step out in faith even more boldly.

No pressure here. Just thoughtful words covering my own journey, ending with a question and prayer time for you to continue the conversation with God.


New episodes release every Monday.


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]]> false Hey, Jo Here info+66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9@mg-eu.acast.com 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 simple-discipleship episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9/1732289906664-e3616764-a907-437a-b84b-ee3726a3447e.jpeg https://simplediscipleship.co/ Simple Discipleship with @hey.jo.here Before The Sun: What the first words God ever spoke tell us about who he is Before The Sun: What the first words God ever spoke tell us about who he is Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT 11:44 69c65bfb9b6be94a1ad9711d false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/cd9f8752-10a3-4b1a-9073-aeb5583ea8be 69c65bfb9b6be94a1ad9711d 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 81 Every ancient culture around Israel had a creation story. In most of them, the gods are fighting, creation is born out of conflict, and the sun and moon are forces to be feared. And then there's Genesis — and it's completely different. In this episode we start at the very beginning and trace light through some of the most significant moments in the Bible, from the first words God ever speaks, through the wilderness, through an ancient prophecy, all the way to the end of the story. By the time we're done, when Jesus says you are the light of the world, hopefully it lands a little differently. 


This is the first episode in a three part series on light.


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]]> Every ancient culture around Israel had a creation story. In most of them, the gods are fighting, creation is born out of conflict, and the sun and moon are forces to be feared. And then there's Genesis — and it's completely different. In this episode we start at the very beginning and trace light through some of the most significant moments in the Bible, from the first words God ever speaks, through the wilderness, through an ancient prophecy, all the way to the end of the story. By the time we're done, when Jesus says you are the light of the world, hopefully it lands a little differently. 


This is the first episode in a three part series on light.


Listeners get 50% off coaching, head over to simplediscipleship.co/call to find out more.

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]]> The Endurance Plan: Practical Disciplines to Finish Strong The Endurance Plan: Practical Disciplines to Finish Strong Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 13:05 69bd83d03bbfcfe8db770ca7 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/a359ea97-b2b0-47b3-85cf-d1f7404030b3 69bd83d03bbfcfe8db770ca7 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 80 We can't finish well through willpower alone. We need to train, not try, so in this episode, we look at caring for our whole selves - body, soul, and mind - so we have the endurance to make it to the end with integrity.


This is the sixth and final episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> We can't finish well through willpower alone. We need to train, not try, so in this episode, we look at caring for our whole selves - body, soul, and mind - so we have the endurance to make it to the end with integrity.


This is the sixth and final episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> Small Finishes Matter: Practice for the Final Finish Line Small Finishes Matter: Practice for the Final Finish Line Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 11:38 69b6f8db1b5a7dfbdf192b71 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/0305b090-c497-4af1-897a-60b08225ca07 69b6f8db1b5a7dfbdf192b71 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 79 We think about finishing well as something that happens at the end of our lives, but we're finishing things all the time.

Jobs, roles at church, seasons, neighbourhoods, projects, teams.

And how we finish those things matters because how we finish one thing influences how we start the next.


This is the fifth episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> We think about finishing well as something that happens at the end of our lives, but we're finishing things all the time.

Jobs, roles at church, seasons, neighbourhoods, projects, teams.

And how we finish those things matters because how we finish one thing influences how we start the next.


This is the fifth episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> <![CDATA[It's Not Too Late: How Josiah Turned Around a Nation That Had Lost God's Word]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 14:31 69a6fdf20c5f248849c1e79e false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/3ae67360-2bb9-4f5c-ad3b-78ee86bbf013 69a6fdf20c5f248849c1e79e 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 78 I'm bringing some hope to you this episode as we've looked at what went wrong for a few weeks, here's an account where things went right! (Kind of)


King Josiah became king at eight years old.

He inherited the worst possible situation - his grandfather Manasseh was the most evil king in Judah's history. The city was filled with violence, child sacrifice, and idolatry. The temple was in disrepair. And God's word - the Book of the Law - had been lost.

But at sixteen, Josiah began to seek God anyway.


We'll be asking: What have you lost that needs to be rediscovered? And what idols need to be torn down?


This is the fourth episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> I'm bringing some hope to you this episode as we've looked at what went wrong for a few weeks, here's an account where things went right! (Kind of)


King Josiah became king at eight years old.

He inherited the worst possible situation - his grandfather Manasseh was the most evil king in Judah's history. The city was filled with violence, child sacrifice, and idolatry. The temple was in disrepair. And God's word - the Book of the Law - had been lost.

But at sixteen, Josiah began to seek God anyway.


We'll be asking: What have you lost that needs to be rediscovered? And what idols need to be torn down?


This is the fourth episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> <![CDATA[When Kings Stay Home: How David's Rhythms and Uzzah's Familiarity Led to Failure]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 11:53 699aeec81b49b62ccc2d0807 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/4ebadebf-6601-43a0-bbb7-92dc61c75e6d 699aeec81b49b62ccc2d0807 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 77 We're continuing our series on finishing well, this time looking at David and Uzzah.

They both made mistakes, both because they were out of position in some way.

There are at least two ways to be out of position:

  1. Out of rhythm (wrong time/place)
  2. Out of God's order (wrong method/lost reverence)

And these stories cover both.


This is the third episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> We're continuing our series on finishing well, this time looking at David and Uzzah.

They both made mistakes, both because they were out of position in some way.

There are at least two ways to be out of position:

  1. Out of rhythm (wrong time/place)
  2. Out of God's order (wrong method/lost reverence)

And these stories cover both.


This is the third episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> When Success Becomes Dangerous: How Spiritual Activity Can Hide a Disconnected Heart When Success Becomes Dangerous: How Spiritual Activity Can Hide a Disconnected Heart Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 10:30 698b5ca60581faffc75ecea5 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/9223d6a8-76b0-451c-a11c-fa6b3361edd7 698b5ca60581faffc75ecea5 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 76 In this episode we look at the life of King Uzziah. He took the throne at age 16 and reigned for 52 years but unfortunately he didn't finish well.


We'll learn that pride and religion can get in the way of walking with God.


This is the second episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> In this episode we look at the life of King Uzziah. He took the throne at age 16 and reigned for 52 years but unfortunately he didn't finish well.


We'll learn that pride and religion can get in the way of walking with God.


This is the second episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> The 25%: What It Takes to Finish Well The 25%: What It Takes to Finish Well Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 10:04 6984a81aedbd9158ae3c59c3 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/af06a219-1d61-44b3-b1c0-41e4e3d3092a 6984a81aedbd9158ae3c59c3 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 75 Most of us want to finish well. But wanting it and doing what it requires are two different things.


Research shows that 75% of leaders called and commissioned by God in the Bible had their effectiveness cut short.


In this episode, we look at the patterns that lead to poor endings and why finishing well is so rare. We explore three reasons it matters: we don't retire from following Jesus, eternal rewards are at stake, and our ending shapes how people remember our entire journey.


This is the first episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> Most of us want to finish well. But wanting it and doing what it requires are two different things.


Research shows that 75% of leaders called and commissioned by God in the Bible had their effectiveness cut short.


In this episode, we look at the patterns that lead to poor endings and why finishing well is so rare. We explore three reasons it matters: we don't retire from following Jesus, eternal rewards are at stake, and our ending shapes how people remember our entire journey.


This is the first episode in a six-part series on finishing well.


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]]> Presence, People and Promises: Where to Find Comfort Presence, People and Promises: Where to Find Comfort Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 9:16 696f79f025b879f328d180d7 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/bd6df361-5c76-4396-b709-8063bc5c06ab 696f79f025b879f328d180d7 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 74 Last week we talked about whether it's OK to grieve as a Christian. This week, we're getting practical: how do you actually experience God's comfort when you're in the middle of grief?


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]]> Last week we talked about whether it's OK to grieve as a Christian. This week, we're getting practical: how do you actually experience God's comfort when you're in the middle of grief?


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]]> <![CDATA[Permission to Mourn: Why Grief Isn't a Sign of Poor Faith]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 9:01 696f79aa5e25e3a6c0b98093 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/c05073f1-2d21-4a38-bd43-8889a40bbf6b 696f79aa5e25e3a6c0b98093 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 73 Have you ever felt like you shouldn't be grieving? Like if you were really trusting God, you'd be more joyful or at peace? In this episode, we explore why grief is actually a Godly response to a broken world.


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]]> Have you ever felt like you shouldn't be grieving? Like if you were really trusting God, you'd be more joyful or at peace? In this episode, we explore why grief is actually a Godly response to a broken world.


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]]> Beyond Head Knowledge: Experiencing the Truth You Already Know Beyond Head Knowledge: Experiencing the Truth You Already Know Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 13:15 6967d49c40cb06a2d40de7df false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/22ab5ad1-1392-4c9c-8a5a-e7797228e1ba 6967d49c40cb06a2d40de7df 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 72 What's the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him?


It's not information OR experience - it's both.


In this episode, we explore why experience is a vital part of our walk with Jesus. Not as a replacement for truth, but as the way the Holy Spirit translates biblical truth into transformation at the deepest level.


The goal isn't less study - it's experiencing what we already know to be true.


Then, we do something different: I lead you through Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of reading scripture. We'll work through John 15:1-5 together, creating space to encounter Jesus through Scripture.


This isn't a typical episode - there will be silence, space to reflect, and time to respond. So it might be best to listen in a quiet place where you won't be interrupted.


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]]> What's the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him?


It's not information OR experience - it's both.


In this episode, we explore why experience is a vital part of our walk with Jesus. Not as a replacement for truth, but as the way the Holy Spirit translates biblical truth into transformation at the deepest level.


The goal isn't less study - it's experiencing what we already know to be true.


Then, we do something different: I lead you through Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of reading scripture. We'll work through John 15:1-5 together, creating space to encounter Jesus through Scripture.


This isn't a typical episode - there will be silence, space to reflect, and time to respond. So it might be best to listen in a quiet place where you won't be interrupted.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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]]> <![CDATA[When Trying Isn't Enough: Why Transformation Beats Behaviour Control]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 14:20 6963d47423ce58f146ab7134 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/dfc38acd-3491-488f-90ed-464923b8296e 6963d47423ce58f146ab7134 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 71 When Christian leaders fall, it forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves: Am I actually close to God, or just performing? What's the difference between behaviour control and real transformation?

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why willpower alone leads to failure (and often more sin)
  • The problem of the law in Romans 7
  • God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36
  • How shame keeps us stuck in the performance trap
  • What it means to position yourself for transformation
  • The self-propelling cycle of spending time with Jesus


This isn't about trying harder. It's about being transformed from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Key Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:3


Reflection Question: Where are you relying on your own willpower instead of God's transforming power?


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]]> When Christian leaders fall, it forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves: Am I actually close to God, or just performing? What's the difference between behaviour control and real transformation?

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why willpower alone leads to failure (and often more sin)
  • The problem of the law in Romans 7
  • God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36
  • How shame keeps us stuck in the performance trap
  • What it means to position yourself for transformation
  • The self-propelling cycle of spending time with Jesus


This isn't about trying harder. It's about being transformed from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Key Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:3


Reflection Question: Where are you relying on your own willpower instead of God's transforming power?


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]]> 5 Steps to Set Goals That Actually Stick 5 Steps to Set Goals That Actually Stick Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 13:25 695acbeb6446068fdcf6121e false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/a899f246-c4ca-47ec-8da1-f6fff7f7ab52 695acbeb6446068fdcf6121e 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 70 Most resolutions fail because of how we set them. In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 steps to set goals that actually stick: start with who you're becoming, make it an input you can control, keep it realistic, start small, and make space. Plus a step-by-step example to help you put it into practice.


If you've already broken your resolution, this is for you.


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]]> Most resolutions fail because of how we set them. In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 steps to set goals that actually stick: start with who you're becoming, make it an input you can control, keep it realistic, start small, and make space. Plus a step-by-step example to help you put it into practice.


If you've already broken your resolution, this is for you.


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]]> Shepherds #3: What Do You See? Shepherds #3: What Do You See? Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 8:34 693c4ea1f3a6f9e20a2bc0d7 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/4d471b12-adeb-46e1-8e53-4d4f721428fe 693c4ea1f3a6f9e20a2bc0d7 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 69 Are you performing for love? Earning your salvation? Here's some helpful truth. 


Be blessed!


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]]> Are you performing for love? Earning your salvation? Here's some helpful truth. 


Be blessed!


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]]> Shepherds #2: No More Fear Shepherds #2: No More Fear Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9:40 6932e27b4a0500b757654196 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/4479a527-53c7-4721-82ea-e2a8f3b0a153 6932e27b4a0500b757654196 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 68 Is it possible to live without fear? What would that even look like?


Yes and I'll explain how on the pod.


There's some Good News coming for you today :)


Be blessed!


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]]> Is it possible to live without fear? What would that even look like?


Yes and I'll explain how on the pod.


There's some Good News coming for you today :)


Be blessed!


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]]> <![CDATA[Shepherds #1: Ponder & Treasure]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9:16 692b067f635c16d640b55dd1 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/951ae755-2e91-4a61-b381-74cfb4414c07 692b067f635c16d640b55dd1 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 67 What can we learn from the shepherds and Mary about how to hear well? 


Be blessed!


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]]> What can we learn from the shepherds and Mary about how to hear well? 


Be blessed!


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]]> <![CDATA[Heaven #6: Mending & Tending]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 11:18 692352bf75ae15fa661fad36 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/aa930507-e4c2-40c7-9dae-9c3684e72faa 692352bf75ae15fa661fad36 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 66 Your life is a mist. A tiny dot on an eternal timeline.


So are you living for the dot or the line?


And which one looks like bringing heaven down?


Be blessed!


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]]> Your life is a mist. A tiny dot on an eternal timeline.


So are you living for the dot or the line?


And which one looks like bringing heaven down?


Be blessed!


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]]> Heaven #5: Walking the Tightrope Heaven #5: Walking the Tightrope Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 10:06 691a2fdf2e9210d8a3f6767c false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/e5767ff9-3c89-4ec6-a32a-fae92a2a9406 691a2fdf2e9210d8a3f6767c 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 65 The prospect of Heaven should change how you live today - but how?


By living with restless patience. Yep thats an oxymoron, but it really is the best way to live. As long as they're balanced. This episode looks at how to do just that.


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]]> The prospect of Heaven should change how you live today - but how?


By living with restless patience. Yep thats an oxymoron, but it really is the best way to live. As long as they're balanced. This episode looks at how to do just that.


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]]> Heaven #4: Work That Lasts Forever Heaven #4: Work That Lasts Forever Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 11:08 690f4bc3a1e2bd2652cc4328 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/fd794804-8ba9-4916-86de-056107a556e8 690f4bc3a1e2bd2652cc4328 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 64 Does your daily work really matter if God's going to perfect everything anyway?


We'll look at four biblical reasons why your work - whether parenting, creating, serving, or building - has eternal significance. 


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]]> Does your daily work really matter if God's going to perfect everything anyway?


We'll look at four biblical reasons why your work - whether parenting, creating, serving, or building - has eternal significance. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Heaven #3: You'll Still Be You]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 11:44 6906476f47e14fea2484766c false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/1fc36931-821e-4ae5-986d-b101e7ee74d3 6906476f47e14fea2484766c 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 63 What will you be like in the new creation? Will you still be you, or will you become someone entirely different?


Using Jesus' resurrection as our pattern, we explore what the Bible teaches about continuity, identity, and glorified bodies. You'll discover why your personality, memories, relationships, and even your hobbies matter eternally - and how that changes the way you live today. (Spoiler: you won't lose yourself in heaven. You'll finally become fully yourself.)


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]]> What will you be like in the new creation? Will you still be you, or will you become someone entirely different?


Using Jesus' resurrection as our pattern, we explore what the Bible teaches about continuity, identity, and glorified bodies. You'll discover why your personality, memories, relationships, and even your hobbies matter eternally - and how that changes the way you live today. (Spoiler: you won't lose yourself in heaven. You'll finally become fully yourself.)


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]]> Heaven #2: Heaven Comes Down Heaven #2: Heaven Comes Down Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 10:42 68fb423e8e22c64fb16bd402 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/c8859471-6a18-4e10-b475-34a0ce33d808 68fb423e8e22c64fb16bd402 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 62 What exactly is Heaven? Where is it? And why does the Bible say it's coming down to earth? 


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]]> What exactly is Heaven? Where is it? And why does the Bible say it's coming down to earth? 


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]]> Heaven #1: Get Your Hopes Up Heaven #1: Get Your Hopes Up Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:24 68f12c17ace6eea8f8250843 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/16918c32-9af5-4ef8-aa38-9aca0880990f 68f12c17ace6eea8f8250843 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 61 Most Christians have been told Heaven is an eternal worship service in the clouds. But what does the Bible say?


In this episode, we'll look at why we've avoided thinking about heaven, where our misconceptions come from, and what God actually promises about eternity.


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]]> Most Christians have been told Heaven is an eternal worship service in the clouds. But what does the Bible say?


In this episode, we'll look at why we've avoided thinking about heaven, where our misconceptions come from, and what God actually promises about eternity.


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]]> Set Apart #4: Two Things You Need Set Apart #4: Two Things You Need Sun, 12 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:39 68d677e72552b72c20e95488 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/5633b8a2-4157-4c4b-8701-76fe2964f837 68d677e72552b72c20e95488 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 60 If God sets us apart individually, why do we need church community?


This episode reveals why both personal faith and church are essential. Using a practical three-circles framework, we'll explore how the secret place with God fuels community life, and how community keeps us from spiritual isolation.


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]]> If God sets us apart individually, why do we need church community?


This episode reveals why both personal faith and church are essential. Using a practical three-circles framework, we'll explore how the secret place with God fuels community life, and how community keeps us from spiritual isolation.


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]]> Set Apart #3: Messy On Purpose Set Apart #3: Messy On Purpose Sun, 05 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:31 68d6719d136216b12fa3a249 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/816d96f0-7dae-4ada-ba5d-5ff899b8cbd2 68d6719d136216b12fa3a249 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 59 Why does the church look so messy if we're supposed to be set apart?


This episode tackles the disappointment we might feel about imperfect churches and reveals why Jesus intentionally designed the church for broken people. We'll explore the difference between expecting perfection and finding healing.


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]]> Why does the church look so messy if we're supposed to be set apart?


This episode tackles the disappointment we might feel about imperfect churches and reveals why Jesus intentionally designed the church for broken people. We'll explore the difference between expecting perfection and finding healing.


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]]> Set Apart #2: His Work Not Yours Set Apart #2: His Work Not Yours Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 8:08 68d66e732552b72c20e4deb9 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/d0320a9e-7227-418d-9d13-0739e53d7069 68d66e732552b72c20e4deb9 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 58 If performance doesn't make us set apart, what does?


This episode explores how God's love and His Holy Spirit - not our actions - are what truly distinguish us. We'll look at the difference between working from love versus working for love, and why understanding this changes everything about how we approach faith.


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]]> If performance doesn't make us set apart, what does?


This episode explores how God's love and His Holy Spirit - not our actions - are what truly distinguish us. We'll look at the difference between working from love versus working for love, and why understanding this changes everything about how we approach faith.


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]]> Set Apart #1: Breaking the Performance Mindset Set Apart #1: Breaking the Performance Mindset Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:39 68cd92af2cf15c8db0216fe0 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/5fab1a7e-a5ed-4c63-b608-0e307afbb030 68cd92af2cf15c8db0216fe0 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 57 If you've ever felt shame about not being "Christian enough," this episode will help you shift from performance-based faith to genuine connection with God. Because you might already have what you're searching for.


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]]> If you've ever felt shame about not being "Christian enough," this episode will help you shift from performance-based faith to genuine connection with God. Because you might already have what you're searching for.


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]]> Purpose #3: Making Purpose Practical Purpose #3: Making Purpose Practical Sun, 14 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:12 68c42fe324c6e67e68b23b83 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/057f2d20-11d0-4e13-8ba0-47e19bf4c755 68c42fe324c6e67e68b23b83 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 56 Last week we talked about discovering your God-given purpose rather than creating it yourself. This week we're tackling the next question: now what?


This episode walks you through Nehemiah's approach to moving from vision to action. When he discovered God's calling on his life, he didn't just jump in unprepared. He prayed about three specific things: permission, provision, and protection.


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]]> Last week we talked about discovering your God-given purpose rather than creating it yourself. This week we're tackling the next question: now what?


This episode walks you through Nehemiah's approach to moving from vision to action. When he discovered God's calling on his life, he didn't just jump in unprepared. He prayed about three specific things: permission, provision, and protection.


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]]> Purpose #2: Discovering Your God-Given Purpose Purpose #2: Discovering Your God-Given Purpose Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:15:27 GMT 10:03 68bae26f2d913bd3309e9435 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/0b6aff77-2767-4ba0-ae08-fbb15c4ab301 68bae26f2d913bd3309e9435 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 55 There are two ways to approach purpose. You can choose it - look at your gifts and passions, figure out what you want to achieve, and invent a purpose based on that. Or you can discover it - look at who God made you to be and uncover the purpose he's had for you all along.


This episode is about making that shift from creating your purpose to discovering it.


We'll use Pastor Rick Warren's SHAPE framework to understand how we're uniquely wired and how that relates to our purpose.


You were made on purpose for a purpose.


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]]> There are two ways to approach purpose. You can choose it - look at your gifts and passions, figure out what you want to achieve, and invent a purpose based on that. Or you can discover it - look at who God made you to be and uncover the purpose he's had for you all along.


This episode is about making that shift from creating your purpose to discovering it.


We'll use Pastor Rick Warren's SHAPE framework to understand how we're uniquely wired and how that relates to our purpose.


You were made on purpose for a purpose.


Be blessed!


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]]> <![CDATA[Purpose #1: Feeling Restless? How to Know if God's Calling You to Move]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:16 68b06e0ab7f6022e9465473a false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/8df0c932-9365-4075-876e-32664e45a8db 68b06e0ab7f6022e9465473a 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 54 September 1st. New month, fresh start energy in the air.


Maybe you're feeling it too - that restless stirring that's been building lately. Like something inside you knows it might be time for a change, but you can't quite put your finger on what or where or when.


You're wondering is this God leading me somewhere new? Or is this just me being discontent with a perfectly good situation?


It's one of the hardest things to discern, isn't it? That difference between holy restlessness and human restlessness.


If you've been wrestling with this lately, this week's episode is for you. I walk through four questions that have helped me (and others) figure out when God's saying "go" and when he's saying "stay put and grow here."


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]]> September 1st. New month, fresh start energy in the air.


Maybe you're feeling it too - that restless stirring that's been building lately. Like something inside you knows it might be time for a change, but you can't quite put your finger on what or where or when.


You're wondering is this God leading me somewhere new? Or is this just me being discontent with a perfectly good situation?


It's one of the hardest things to discern, isn't it? That difference between holy restlessness and human restlessness.


If you've been wrestling with this lately, this week's episode is for you. I walk through four questions that have helped me (and others) figure out when God's saying "go" and when he's saying "stay put and grow here."


Be blessed!


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]]> Top Picks: Silence, Surrender, and Simon of Cyrene Top Picks: Silence, Surrender, and Simon of Cyrene Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:10 68a9d0dde2f63983a704d2d3 false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/68a9d0dde2f63983a704d2d3 68a9d0dde2f63983a704d2d3 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 53 Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Top Picks: The Beautiful Life Top Picks: The Beautiful Life Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 17:00 689f5af7436325e2789da616 false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/689f5af7436325e2789da616 689f5af7436325e2789da616 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 52 Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Top Picks: The Greatest Affirmation Top Picks: The Greatest Affirmation Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:08 68977bbcc952cf5978b64ce9 false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/68977bbcc952cf5978b64ce9 68977bbcc952cf5978b64ce9 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 51 Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Top Picks TBYY #2: Start With Reality Top Picks TBYY #2: Start With Reality Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:03 688e4f0c0bb12601f03b1eb9 false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/688e4f0c0bb12601f03b1eb9 688e4f0c0bb12601f03b1eb9 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 50 Taking August off the pod to recharge!

It's been almost a year of writing new content each week and I absolutely love getting to serve you in this way.

So here are the most popular episodes according to the download numbers, be blessed x


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]]> Taking August off the pod to recharge!

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]]> Lies We Believe #4: The Achievement Lie Lies We Believe #4: The Achievement Lie Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT 8:35 6884df333781311f917a672b false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/413e37c5-2b85-47c6-8928-2202d63eba1d 6884df333781311f917a672b 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 49 The achievement lie: I am defined by what I do.

The counter truth: I am defined by what's been done for me.


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]]> The achievement lie: I am defined by what I do.

The counter truth: I am defined by what's been done for me.


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]]> Lies We Believe #3: The Approval Lie Lies We Believe #3: The Approval Lie Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:15 687b74350d2a2189936c47da false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/70fd9c8b-568d-4b82-ab68-b4114f1e4f54 687b74350d2a2189936c47da 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 48 The approval lie: I am defined by what others think of me.

The counter truth: I am defined by what God thinks of me.


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]]> The approval lie: I am defined by what others think of me.

The counter truth: I am defined by what God thinks of me.


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]]> Lies We Believe #2: The Security Lie Lies We Believe #2: The Security Lie Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:53 686f691eea74e132fb691042 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/776b677b-2f2a-4401-9949-cfd18b242ba3 686f691eea74e132fb691042 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 47 The security lie: I am what I have.

The counter truth: I am what's been given for me. Security is found in God's Kingdom not in building my own.


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]]> The security lie: I am what I have.

The counter truth: I am what's been given for me. Security is found in God's Kingdom not in building my own.


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]]> Lies We Believe #1: The Self-Reliance Lie Lies We Believe #1: The Self-Reliance Lie Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:26 686672ca659c28f4ba9964ef false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/1247603b-32dc-449d-808d-e3577c100117 686672ca659c28f4ba9964ef 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 46 The self-reliance lie: It all depends on me.

The counter truth: It all depends on Him, I get the joy of playing my part.


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]]> The self-reliance lie: It all depends on me.

The counter truth: It all depends on Him, I get the joy of playing my part.


Be blessed.


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]]> <![CDATA[Alive & Free #3: Inspired By God]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:09 684c18b01c97ce2ed15adc29 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/c05f0a1f-bb37-4c0b-8fe1-d5b18b925dde 684c18b01c97ce2ed15adc29 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 45 People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being inspired by God which means living out God-sized visions in full dependence on Him.


Question:


What God-sized vision is on your heart today?


And then a sneaky second question, what are you going to do about it?


Prayer:


Lord I thank you that you give us God-sized vision. And so I pray for each person listening, that they would receive that from you if they haven’t already. Lord would you continue to teach us and move us and inspire us. Help us to know your goodness, to rest in your faithfulness, and to have the kind of faith that expects you to speak. Lord we’re here again and we’re listening. Inspire us and empower us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.    




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]]> People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being inspired by God which means living out God-sized visions in full dependence on Him.


Question:


What God-sized vision is on your heart today?


And then a sneaky second question, what are you going to do about it?


Prayer:


Lord I thank you that you give us God-sized vision. And so I pray for each person listening, that they would receive that from you if they haven’t already. Lord would you continue to teach us and move us and inspire us. Help us to know your goodness, to rest in your faithfulness, and to have the kind of faith that expects you to speak. Lord we’re here again and we’re listening. Inspire us and empower us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.    




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]]> <![CDATA[Alive & Free #2: Moved By God]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:51 684c1e2f7631e3569e437abd false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/0224a11f-a7a2-4483-81fe-36f86a48e17c 684c1e2f7631e3569e437abd 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 44 People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being moved by God which means we want our actions to be motivated by our love of God more than anything else.


Question:


Over the last 24 hours, where have you been motivated by something other than God?


Prayer:


Lord, I thank you that you love us, that you never leave us nor forsake us, that your heart is towards us and that you are so faithful. God we want to be moved by you and you alone. We want to live fully alive and fully free, so Lord as we contemplate this question now would you highlight to us areas where we’re living in less than the freedom that you purchased for us. Where there’s fear would you replace it with your peace, where there’s confusion would you replace it with your clarity and where there’s doubt would you comfort us with your truth. We love you Jesus and we ask that you empower us to live fully free and fully alive in you. In your precious name Jesus, amen. 


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]]> People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being moved by God which means we want our actions to be motivated by our love of God more than anything else.


Question:


Over the last 24 hours, where have you been motivated by something other than God?


Prayer:


Lord, I thank you that you love us, that you never leave us nor forsake us, that your heart is towards us and that you are so faithful. God we want to be moved by you and you alone. We want to live fully alive and fully free, so Lord as we contemplate this question now would you highlight to us areas where we’re living in less than the freedom that you purchased for us. Where there’s fear would you replace it with your peace, where there’s confusion would you replace it with your clarity and where there’s doubt would you comfort us with your truth. We love you Jesus and we ask that you empower us to live fully free and fully alive in you. In your precious name Jesus, amen. 


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]]> <![CDATA[Alive & Free #1: Taught By God]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 11:19 684ae8397631e3569ee6a0bd false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/0592c974-7676-4918-bf2e-714caa665f27 684ae8397631e3569ee6a0bd 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 43 People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being taught by God which means hearing from God, and balancing our systems with keeping space open for Him to interrupt us.


Question:


Think back over the last month or so, have you been living a full and free life or have you been caught up in the day to day without really thinking about God?


Prayer:


Lord, we want everything that you have to offer. And we know how easy it is to just get caught up in the day to day and to focus on things that might be good but aren’t actually what you have for us. So Lord lift us out of our apathy and sleepiness, speak to us even now, that we would know our real identity in you, that we would know what kind of full life you have for us, and that we would be able to step into that freedom, following you with all we have because that’s the only appropriate response to your goodness and faithfulness. We love you Jesus, would you speak to us. In your precious name Jesus amen.



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]]> People who are fully alive and free in the Kingdom of God have three characteristics: they're God-taught, God-moved, God-inspired. Today, we're focusing on being taught by God which means hearing from God, and balancing our systems with keeping space open for Him to interrupt us.


Question:


Think back over the last month or so, have you been living a full and free life or have you been caught up in the day to day without really thinking about God?


Prayer:


Lord, we want everything that you have to offer. And we know how easy it is to just get caught up in the day to day and to focus on things that might be good but aren’t actually what you have for us. So Lord lift us out of our apathy and sleepiness, speak to us even now, that we would know our real identity in you, that we would know what kind of full life you have for us, and that we would be able to step into that freedom, following you with all we have because that’s the only appropriate response to your goodness and faithfulness. We love you Jesus, would you speak to us. In your precious name Jesus amen.



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]]> Parables #9: Beyond Duty Parables #9: Beyond Duty Sun, 08 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:25 6842d6696604f43e34cf8180 false https://www.simplediscipleship.co/blog/82ea4c35-7121-4b2c-a037-f0f296419841 6842d6696604f43e34cf8180 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 42 In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Who can you be a neighbour to today?


Prayer

Jesus thank you that you gave everything for us to enter into eternal life with you. Lord would you give us eyes that see the people around us and hearts that are moved by compassion to act, freely sharing your love with those we come into contact with, knowing that there’s more than enough to go around. Would you give us opportunities to be a neighbour to someone today. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Who can you be a neighbour to today?


Prayer

Jesus thank you that you gave everything for us to enter into eternal life with you. Lord would you give us eyes that see the people around us and hearts that are moved by compassion to act, freely sharing your love with those we come into contact with, knowing that there’s more than enough to go around. Would you give us opportunities to be a neighbour to someone today. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> <![CDATA[Parables #8: Don't Lose Heart]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT 11:42 6835ddcbe1abc4be6b1c837d false 6835ddcbe1abc4be6b1c837d 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 41 In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the persistent widow and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Where are you at risk of losing heart today?


Prayer

Father God you alone know what is right and good and so we humbly bring our requests to you once again and ask that you would strengthen us to keep doing so and to not lose heart, to wait for your justice that will surely come, and in the meantime to rest in the truth of your goodness. Shape us Lord that we might continue to look more like you and desire the things you desire. We love you Lord. In the precious name of Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the persistent widow and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Where are you at risk of losing heart today?


Prayer

Father God you alone know what is right and good and so we humbly bring our requests to you once again and ask that you would strengthen us to keep doing so and to not lose heart, to wait for your justice that will surely come, and in the meantime to rest in the truth of your goodness. Shape us Lord that we might continue to look more like you and desire the things you desire. We love you Lord. In the precious name of Jesus, amen.


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]]> Parables #7: Offensive Generosity Parables #7: Offensive Generosity Sun, 25 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT 13:46 682ded619a7e8b0aacf00863 false 682ded619a7e8b0aacf00863 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 40 In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the vineyard workers and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Will you stop striving and comparing and accept God’s way of justice and grace?

Or, in Jesus’ words, are you envious because He is generous?


Prayer

Jesus thank you for paying the price for our sins so that we can freely accept your grace that we don’t deserve. Help us to rest in the truth of your generosity and goodness, to slow down, replace our striving with trust, to replace comparison with celebration and to seek your justice that’s defined by love. May we be more like you. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the vineyard workers and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Will you stop striving and comparing and accept God’s way of justice and grace?

Or, in Jesus’ words, are you envious because He is generous?


Prayer

Jesus thank you for paying the price for our sins so that we can freely accept your grace that we don’t deserve. Help us to rest in the truth of your generosity and goodness, to slow down, replace our striving with trust, to replace comparison with celebration and to seek your justice that’s defined by love. May we be more like you. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> Parables #6: The Unfinished Story Parables #6: The Unfinished Story Sun, 18 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT 9:11 681f5deb27cd62263840ce6e false 681f5deb27cd62263840ce6e 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 39 In today's episode, we're finishing our look at Luke 15 with the second part of the third story in Jesus' Lost Things trilogy, and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Is there someone you need to forgive today?


Prayer

God thank you for this great story that just highlights how good your heart is towards us, and how faithful you are towards us. Lord for those of us who identify with some of those older brother traits, would you highlight them to us Lord, would you transform those areas that aren’t quite like you. Would you help us to really see people, and love them, and forgive them Lord. In the same way that you see and love and forgive us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're finishing our look at Luke 15 with the second part of the third story in Jesus' Lost Things trilogy, and asking what it means for us today.


Question

Is there someone you need to forgive today?


Prayer

God thank you for this great story that just highlights how good your heart is towards us, and how faithful you are towards us. Lord for those of us who identify with some of those older brother traits, would you highlight them to us Lord, would you transform those areas that aren’t quite like you. Would you help us to really see people, and love them, and forgive them Lord. In the same way that you see and love and forgive us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> Parables #5: Grace Runs First Parables #5: Grace Runs First Sun, 11 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT 10:15 681e393d365a6906d38d0107 false 681e393d365a6906d38d0107 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 38 In today's episode, we're continuing our look at Luke 15 with the third story in Jesus' Lost Things trilogy, and asking what it means for us today.



Question

What comes to mind when you think of the Father’s heart?



Prayer

Lord thank you for this wonderful story that highlights your giving and reconciling heart. Thank you for the mercy that you extend to each of us when we least deserve it. Help us to walk in the truth of your love today. Shape our hearts to become more like yours and help us to celebrate the lost becoming found, knowing that there’s more than enough to go around. We love you Jesus, in your precious name amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're continuing our look at Luke 15 with the third story in Jesus' Lost Things trilogy, and asking what it means for us today.



Question

What comes to mind when you think of the Father’s heart?



Prayer

Lord thank you for this wonderful story that highlights your giving and reconciling heart. Thank you for the mercy that you extend to each of us when we least deserve it. Help us to walk in the truth of your love today. Shape our hearts to become more like yours and help us to celebrate the lost becoming found, knowing that there’s more than enough to go around. We love you Jesus, in your precious name amen.


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]]> Parables #4: Lost but Loved Parables #4: Lost but Loved Sun, 04 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT 12:45 6817bcf6e0c0a9bfe64b6e72 false 6817bcf6e0c0a9bfe64b6e72 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 37 In today's episode, we're looking at Luke 15, or at least the first two stories found there - the lost sheep and the lost coin - and asking what they mean for us today.


Question

Have you let yourself be found, or are you still trying to earn your way back home?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you seek us, pay the cost for us, and carry us home with joy. Help us to stop running and to rest in your love, not because we’ve earned it, but because you’ve already declared us valuable. Remind us again of your love, help us to accept it in greater measure, and pass it on to those around us. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at Luke 15, or at least the first two stories found there - the lost sheep and the lost coin - and asking what they mean for us today.


Question

Have you let yourself be found, or are you still trying to earn your way back home?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you seek us, pay the cost for us, and carry us home with joy. Help us to stop running and to rest in your love, not because we’ve earned it, but because you’ve already declared us valuable. Remind us again of your love, help us to accept it in greater measure, and pass it on to those around us. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> Parables #3: Worth the Investment Parables #3: Worth the Investment Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT 13:01 680eaab9d844aaafbf273521 false https://heyjohere.substack.com/p/worth-the-investment?r=31wrr4 680eaab9d844aaafbf273521 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 36 In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the talents/minas and asking what this means for us today.



Question

Have you stopped to think what your mina looks like?



Prayer

Thank you Lord for the investments you’ve put in each of us. For entrusting us with good things. We ask for your wisdom as we look to faithfully put it to work. Give us bold ideas and opportunities, not necessarily big, but bold, ideas and circumstances that require the addition of your power. We want to live in reliance on you, as we put your investments to work. Speak to us now Lord, reveal your plans, and help us to live faithfully until you return. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at the parable of the talents/minas and asking what this means for us today.



Question

Have you stopped to think what your mina looks like?



Prayer

Thank you Lord for the investments you’ve put in each of us. For entrusting us with good things. We ask for your wisdom as we look to faithfully put it to work. Give us bold ideas and opportunities, not necessarily big, but bold, ideas and circumstances that require the addition of your power. We want to live in reliance on you, as we put your investments to work. Speak to us now Lord, reveal your plans, and help us to live faithfully until you return. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> Parables #2: Seeds and Soil Parables #2: Seeds and Soil Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT 12:08 67ffceeaedf0112e5cddfaf6 false 67ffceeaedf0112e5cddfaf6 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 35 In today's episode, we're looking at Jesus's first parable — the parable of the sower — and asking what this means for us today.


Question

What’s the soil of your heart looking like at the moment?


Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your grace and faithfulness. For your word that brings transformation, and for your Spirit who brings understanding. We ask for hearts that are like the fertile soil, able to hear and receive what it is you’re saying to us, so that we can produce a crop that’s many times what was sown. And help us to faithfully and lovingly sow in the lives of those around us, that we might see an even greater harvest for you. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're looking at Jesus's first parable — the parable of the sower — and asking what this means for us today.


Question

What’s the soil of your heart looking like at the moment?


Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your grace and faithfulness. For your word that brings transformation, and for your Spirit who brings understanding. We ask for hearts that are like the fertile soil, able to hear and receive what it is you’re saying to us, so that we can produce a crop that’s many times what was sown. And help us to faithfully and lovingly sow in the lives of those around us, that we might see an even greater harvest for you. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> Parables #1: Transformation Over Optimisation Parables #1: Transformation Over Optimisation Sun, 13 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT 12:24 67fc1c0210b3098e4afb4bcf false 67fc1c0210b3098e4afb4bcf 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 34 In today's episode, we're kicking off a series on parables, so we look at how Jesus preferred to teach, what that means for us, and then I share one of my own parables with you too.


Question

Where are you optimising or building ladders to try to save or transform yourself? How can you put down those tools this week or at least use them in a healthier way?


Prayer

Lord, thank you for your patience, kindness and faithfulness towards us. Thank you that you speak to us in ways we understand and empower us and transform us to do things we otherwise couldn’t do. Help us God to be your hands and feet this week, produce the fruit of the Spirit in us, that we might look more like you and love others well. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we're kicking off a series on parables, so we look at how Jesus preferred to teach, what that means for us, and then I share one of my own parables with you too.


Question

Where are you optimising or building ladders to try to save or transform yourself? How can you put down those tools this week or at least use them in a healthier way?


Prayer

Lord, thank you for your patience, kindness and faithfulness towards us. Thank you that you speak to us in ways we understand and empower us and transform us to do things we otherwise couldn’t do. Help us God to be your hands and feet this week, produce the fruit of the Spirit in us, that we might look more like you and love others well. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> Saul #3: Pillar Talk Saul #3: Pillar Talk Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT 11:25 67f25e005ab437be42acf04f false 67f25e005ab437be42acf04f 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 33 In today's episode, we compare Saul's 4 broken pillars to David's foundation and look at parallels in our own lives.


Question

Let’s end on a hope-filled question, where have you seen God’s transformation in your life so far? There’ll have been a switch from a pillar to a foundation there, so let’s celebrate it.


Prayer

Jesus, thank you for the transformation that’s taken place in our lives so far. You are the only one who truly offers us a good and right way to live and we want to walk in it. God would you highlight areas to us where we’re building on shaky pillars, trying to control what can’t be controlled, and would you help us to surrender to you and your good plans. We love you Jesus, in your precious name amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we compare Saul's 4 broken pillars to David's foundation and look at parallels in our own lives.


Question

Let’s end on a hope-filled question, where have you seen God’s transformation in your life so far? There’ll have been a switch from a pillar to a foundation there, so let’s celebrate it.


Prayer

Jesus, thank you for the transformation that’s taken place in our lives so far. You are the only one who truly offers us a good and right way to live and we want to walk in it. God would you highlight areas to us where we’re building on shaky pillars, trying to control what can’t be controlled, and would you help us to surrender to you and your good plans. We love you Jesus, in your precious name amen.


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]]> <![CDATA[Saul #2: Saul's Broken Pillars]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT 15:39 67e6f5ee5fb59eadfcfe88c0 false 67e6f5ee5fb59eadfcfe88c0 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 32 In today's episode, we take a closer look at Saul and the 4 pillars he builds his identity on: his appearance, his past, his success, and other people's opinions (his reputation).


Question:

What pillars are holding up your life? Are you sensing ways you could be trying to control everything in order to keep your identity upright?


Prayer:

Jesus, I lift each listener to you, and ask for your peace and presence to be evident in their lives right now. I acknowledge too that there are things I’m building on that should never be supporting my identity. We want to build lives on your truth, with you as our foundation. But before we get to building, we want to acknowledge the demolition. God would you break down those unhelpful pillars, so we’re ready to rebuild strong foundations with you. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we take a closer look at Saul and the 4 pillars he builds his identity on: his appearance, his past, his success, and other people's opinions (his reputation).


Question:

What pillars are holding up your life? Are you sensing ways you could be trying to control everything in order to keep your identity upright?


Prayer:

Jesus, I lift each listener to you, and ask for your peace and presence to be evident in their lives right now. I acknowledge too that there are things I’m building on that should never be supporting my identity. We want to build lives on your truth, with you as our foundation. But before we get to building, we want to acknowledge the demolition. God would you break down those unhelpful pillars, so we’re ready to rebuild strong foundations with you. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> Saul #1: Give Us A King Saul #1: Give Us A King Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 14:49 67e08dd7639ec2394a4be474 false 67e08dd7639ec2394a4be474 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 31 *The best version of this episode is 14:49 long, so I'd recommend redownloading or listening through your browser if it shows something different. It's the same content, just a better delivery!*


In today's episode, we look at a brief overview of the Old Testament up until Samuel, the patterns we see from humanity in the Bible, and the consistent response from God.


Question:

Are you in any patterns of disobedience or manipulation or deceit? And how can you rely on God’s patterns instead?


Prayer:

Lord, I thank you that your Word is powerful. Thank you that you are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow and we can rely on you to be good and faithful. God, for those of us who can identify those kinds of patterns in our lives at the moment that are more like our old selves than our new creation selves, God would you bring to our minds your goodness and your patterns of mercy and grace. Would you bring about freedom in our lives, Lord. And for those of us who are waiting on promises to come to us, God would give us the sticking power to wait it out and to trust in you, knowing that you’ve got it all in hand. We give you ourselves once again Jesus, and say have your way in us and through us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> *The best version of this episode is 14:49 long, so I'd recommend redownloading or listening through your browser if it shows something different. It's the same content, just a better delivery!*


In today's episode, we look at a brief overview of the Old Testament up until Samuel, the patterns we see from humanity in the Bible, and the consistent response from God.


Question:

Are you in any patterns of disobedience or manipulation or deceit? And how can you rely on God’s patterns instead?


Prayer:

Lord, I thank you that your Word is powerful. Thank you that you are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow and we can rely on you to be good and faithful. God, for those of us who can identify those kinds of patterns in our lives at the moment that are more like our old selves than our new creation selves, God would you bring to our minds your goodness and your patterns of mercy and grace. Would you bring about freedom in our lives, Lord. And for those of us who are waiting on promises to come to us, God would give us the sticking power to wait it out and to trust in you, knowing that you’ve got it all in hand. We give you ourselves once again Jesus, and say have your way in us and through us. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> More Than A Song More Than A Song Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9:30 67d732a05430fa2ee412f2f1 false 67d732a05430fa2ee412f2f1 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 30 In today's episode, we look at the first mention of the word worship in the Bible, what true worship looks like, and what might be holding us back.


Question

What will you bring to God?


Prayer

Jesus thank you that you are a safe place for us to land, that you don’t turn us away as we worship, you don’t look upon us with anger or disgust but Lord you love to see us worship, you made us to worship. And so God would you give us hearts to worship you. Would you give us a fresh revelation that whatever we could bring to you, that whatever we would sacrifice in worship to you, you are greater than it all. God we praise your name, you are holy and worthy and mighty. We thank you for your power and presence in our lives. And God would you help us to become an embodiment of Romans 12, a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to you, would that be our true and proper worship to you. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we look at the first mention of the word worship in the Bible, what true worship looks like, and what might be holding us back.


Question

What will you bring to God?


Prayer

Jesus thank you that you are a safe place for us to land, that you don’t turn us away as we worship, you don’t look upon us with anger or disgust but Lord you love to see us worship, you made us to worship. And so God would you give us hearts to worship you. Would you give us a fresh revelation that whatever we could bring to you, that whatever we would sacrifice in worship to you, you are greater than it all. God we praise your name, you are holy and worthy and mighty. We thank you for your power and presence in our lives. And God would you help us to become an embodiment of Romans 12, a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to you, would that be our true and proper worship to you. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> Reading The Bible Differently Reading The Bible Differently Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 10:38 67ce0b375470d48c55cc01fb false 67ce0b375470d48c55cc01fb 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 29 In today's episode, we dive into Revelation 3 and explore how exegesis (fancy word for digging deeper) brings fresh insight and transformation.


Question

Is there anything in your life that you might have physically but you might be lacking spiritually? And what does Jesus want to say to you about that?


Prayer

Lord I thank you that you are a loving and faithful God that you don't condemn us but you do discipline us and you do highlight areas where we have a greater freedom to access. And so as we think more around these verses, Lord, would you be highlighting to us those areas where you want us to dive deeper and experience greater healing or greater transformation. Lord, we thank you for your goodness. We thank you that you speak to us in all kinds of ways. And thank you for the gift of your word. In your precious name, Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode, we dive into Revelation 3 and explore how exegesis (fancy word for digging deeper) brings fresh insight and transformation.


Question

Is there anything in your life that you might have physically but you might be lacking spiritually? And what does Jesus want to say to you about that?


Prayer

Lord I thank you that you are a loving and faithful God that you don't condemn us but you do discipline us and you do highlight areas where we have a greater freedom to access. And so as we think more around these verses, Lord, would you be highlighting to us those areas where you want us to dive deeper and experience greater healing or greater transformation. Lord, we thank you for your goodness. We thank you that you speak to us in all kinds of ways. And thank you for the gift of your word. In your precious name, Jesus, amen.


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]]> TBYY #7: Intentional Attention TBYY #7: Intentional Attention Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT 8:32 67bdbbce19249d0c1abede63 false 67bdbbce19249d0c1abede63 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 28 In today's episode we look at the purpose of each sphere of influence, how social media distorts them, and why it's important to give our attention so other things don't get it.


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Recommended book: Find Your People - Jennie Allen


Question:

Are you happy with the allocation of your attention across your spheres? If not, how can you change it just a little bit this week?


Prayer:

Lord, thank you that you have shown us the best way to live. Thank you for each of the people you have blessed us with - those in the 3, the 12, the 72 and beyond. We need your help to love them best and so we take a minute to come back to the central circle. Jesus here would you affirm our identity in you once again, and send us out to serve those in our spheres. Give us hearts that love you and that love others. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> In today's episode we look at the purpose of each sphere of influence, how social media distorts them, and why it's important to give our attention so other things don't get it.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.


Recommended book: Find Your People - Jennie Allen


Question:

Are you happy with the allocation of your attention across your spheres? If not, how can you change it just a little bit this week?


Prayer:

Lord, thank you that you have shown us the best way to live. Thank you for each of the people you have blessed us with - those in the 3, the 12, the 72 and beyond. We need your help to love them best and so we take a minute to come back to the central circle. Jesus here would you affirm our identity in you once again, and send us out to serve those in our spheres. Give us hearts that love you and that love others. In your precious name Jesus amen.


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]]> TBYY #6: Know Your Spheres TBYY #6: Know Your Spheres Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 7:56 67b64dbb5033e3e15a1d611c false 67b64dbb5033e3e15a1d611c 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 27 In today's episode we look at Jesus' spheres of influence and how overlapping spheres help us.


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Question:

And so the obvious question to leave you with this week is do you know your spheres? Your 3, 12, 72 and the crowd? And how much of an overlap is there?


Prayer:

Thank you Jesus that you have exampled the best way for us to live in all kinds of areas but especially in the area of relationships. Lord, I'm conscious of those who will be listening to this episode with bittersweet feelings. Sweet because this shows a great way to live, but bitter because relationships are hard. So Lord I ask right now that you would be their comfort in this, that you’d bring along people who you specifically purpose to be part of their 3 or their 12. And Lord, for each of us, would you give us hearts that love to be in that Father sphere but who also love to go out into the world to serve. Help us to love you and to love others. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> In today's episode we look at Jesus' spheres of influence and how overlapping spheres help us.


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Question:

And so the obvious question to leave you with this week is do you know your spheres? Your 3, 12, 72 and the crowd? And how much of an overlap is there?


Prayer:

Thank you Jesus that you have exampled the best way for us to live in all kinds of areas but especially in the area of relationships. Lord, I'm conscious of those who will be listening to this episode with bittersweet feelings. Sweet because this shows a great way to live, but bitter because relationships are hard. So Lord I ask right now that you would be their comfort in this, that you’d bring along people who you specifically purpose to be part of their 3 or their 12. And Lord, for each of us, would you give us hearts that love to be in that Father sphere but who also love to go out into the world to serve. Help us to love you and to love others. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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]]> TBYY #5: Reroute Your Defaults TBYY #5: Reroute Your Defaults Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 8:04 67af29815bd6cff300384915 false 67af29815bd6cff300384915 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 26 In today's episode we look at the habit loop, what the Israelites' habit loop was, and how we can hack the loop to see change in our lives.


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Check out The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.


Question:

Looking at your current habits, who are you becoming? And is it who you want to be?


And let’s pray:

Lord, thank you that your Holy Spirit is constantly transforming us from glory to glory. Thank you for your grace, that even when we don’t engage with that transformation, we still get to see it. But Jesus, we want to be people who partner with you in what you’re doing in our lives. Would you make us bold and courageous as we change in light of who you say we are. Not just for our benefit but so, as we become more like you, the people around us simply get to see more of you and less of us. Would you move in those we love and live alongside as we live as your hands and feet. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> In today's episode we look at the habit loop, what the Israelites' habit loop was, and how we can hack the loop to see change in our lives.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.


Check out The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.


Question:

Looking at your current habits, who are you becoming? And is it who you want to be?


And let’s pray:

Lord, thank you that your Holy Spirit is constantly transforming us from glory to glory. Thank you for your grace, that even when we don’t engage with that transformation, we still get to see it. But Jesus, we want to be people who partner with you in what you’re doing in our lives. Would you make us bold and courageous as we change in light of who you say we are. Not just for our benefit but so, as we become more like you, the people around us simply get to see more of you and less of us. Would you move in those we love and live alongside as we live as your hands and feet. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



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]]> TBYY #4: Godly Goals TBYY #4: Godly Goals Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 9:30 67a74e099c6f7f7f2816b9eb false 67a74e099c6f7f7f2816b9eb 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 25 In today's episode we look at goals, encouragement, and how we can facilitate redemption moments.


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Question:

Who can you encourage in a specific way this work? What potential can you pour petrol on?

And let’s pray:

Lord I thank you that you are the ultimate encourager. Thank you for the goals and dreams that you’ve put inside each of us. As we pursue them, would you open the doors that need to be opened. But more than just opening the way for us, would you give us hearts that look for others, and help to open up ways for them too. Help us to be outward looking rather than self-focused, that we might get the privilege of putting courage into another. We love you Jesus. In your precious name, amen.



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]]> In today's episode we look at goals, encouragement, and how we can facilitate redemption moments.


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Question:

Who can you encourage in a specific way this work? What potential can you pour petrol on?

And let’s pray:

Lord I thank you that you are the ultimate encourager. Thank you for the goals and dreams that you’ve put inside each of us. As we pursue them, would you open the doors that need to be opened. But more than just opening the way for us, would you give us hearts that look for others, and help to open up ways for them too. Help us to be outward looking rather than self-focused, that we might get the privilege of putting courage into another. We love you Jesus. In your precious name, amen.



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]]> TBYY #3: Identity Matters TBYY #3: Identity Matters Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT 8:34 679fd7d3e7c33ddc00935bef false 679fd7d3e7c33ddc00935bef 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 24 In today's episode we look at how what we think about ourselves shapes our habits and behaviours.


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Prayer:

Lord, I thank you that you are for us. That nothing can separate us from your love. That first and foremost, we are loved and wanted by you. Thank you for the good works that you have planned in advance for the one listening to this. That you have made them to match those works. Jesus would you strengthen them right now, reveal to them how you think of them, lead them into deeper relationship with you, give them a heart that loves you and that loves your word, and fill them afresh with your Spirit for all you’re calling them into over the next twelve months. We honour you Jesus, you’re the only one worthy of our worship. In your precious name, amen.


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]]> In today's episode we look at how what we think about ourselves shapes our habits and behaviours.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.


Prayer:

Lord, I thank you that you are for us. That nothing can separate us from your love. That first and foremost, we are loved and wanted by you. Thank you for the good works that you have planned in advance for the one listening to this. That you have made them to match those works. Jesus would you strengthen them right now, reveal to them how you think of them, lead them into deeper relationship with you, give them a heart that loves you and that loves your word, and fill them afresh with your Spirit for all you’re calling them into over the next twelve months. We honour you Jesus, you’re the only one worthy of our worship. In your precious name, amen.


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]]> TBYY #2: Start With Reality TBYY #2: Start With Reality Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 10:03 679535fcae8b037c91373f1c false 679535fcae8b037c91373f1c 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 23 In today's episode we imagine a different story for Adam and Eve, and look at the importance of starting with reality when it comes to change.


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Question:

Where are you? 


Prayer:

Lord, thank you that you invite us to come out of hiding, and step into your healing presence. Lord, in all the areas where we might not really be acknowledging reality, where we might instead be denying reality and pretending that things are what we want them to be like or what we wish they were like, I thank you that nothing is a shock to you. And so would you give us the courage to acknowledge our realities, good and bad. Help us to bring each part to you, where we know that it won’t be a shock, and that you already have the provision planned out. God, thank you that you are a God of justice, and mercy, a God of provision, a God of redemption, a God of restoration. God, we love you, we thank you for the change you've planned out for us this year, would you help us to choose to step into that transformation with your Holy Spirit. We love you Lord, would you be glorified in our lives. In your precious name, amen.


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]]> In today's episode we imagine a different story for Adam and Eve, and look at the importance of starting with reality when it comes to change.


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Question:

Where are you? 


Prayer:

Lord, thank you that you invite us to come out of hiding, and step into your healing presence. Lord, in all the areas where we might not really be acknowledging reality, where we might instead be denying reality and pretending that things are what we want them to be like or what we wish they were like, I thank you that nothing is a shock to you. And so would you give us the courage to acknowledge our realities, good and bad. Help us to bring each part to you, where we know that it won’t be a shock, and that you already have the provision planned out. God, thank you that you are a God of justice, and mercy, a God of provision, a God of redemption, a God of restoration. God, we love you, we thank you for the change you've planned out for us this year, would you help us to choose to step into that transformation with your Holy Spirit. We love you Lord, would you be glorified in our lives. In your precious name, amen.


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]]> TBYY #1: Not So Blue Monday TBYY #1: Not So Blue Monday Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 7:21 678a99fd5dd9c67f17521ad6 false 678a99fd5dd9c67f17521ad6 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 22 It's Blue Monday but there's plenty to celebrate. It's a new day, full of potential - not the potential to do more, but the potential to be more.


Throughout this episode we explore deep and lasting change, and I get to introduce you to The Best You Yet - a faith-based habits journey to creating change that lasts.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.


Question

Will you partner with the Holy Spirit in the change he's already doing in you?


Prayer

Lord, I thank you that we don’t have to stay the same, that you're constantly calling us into greater trust and dependence on You, that You’re sanctifying us, and empowering us to live lives that glorify You. Help us to be intentional this year as we learn more about how to be Your disciples, designing our days, and experiencing Your goodness. I pray for each person listening, that You would give them the courage to seek, not more and more achievements this year, but more depth of character, a greater sense of Your goodness, and a life that’s full of You. In Jesus’ name, amen.


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]]> It's Blue Monday but there's plenty to celebrate. It's a new day, full of potential - not the potential to do more, but the potential to be more.


Throughout this episode we explore deep and lasting change, and I get to introduce you to The Best You Yet - a faith-based habits journey to creating change that lasts.


Start The Best You Yet journey here.


Question

Will you partner with the Holy Spirit in the change he's already doing in you?


Prayer

Lord, I thank you that we don’t have to stay the same, that you're constantly calling us into greater trust and dependence on You, that You’re sanctifying us, and empowering us to live lives that glorify You. Help us to be intentional this year as we learn more about how to be Your disciples, designing our days, and experiencing Your goodness. I pray for each person listening, that You would give them the courage to seek, not more and more achievements this year, but more depth of character, a greater sense of Your goodness, and a life that’s full of You. In Jesus’ name, amen.


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]]> SOTM #9: Planks and Pearls SOTM #9: Planks and Pearls Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT 8:25 6782afee42abcc6d7e7264bf false 6782afee42abcc6d7e7264bf 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 21 In this episode we look at Matthew 7: what it means to have a plank in your eye, why throwing pearls to pigs doesn't mean what you probably think it means, and how to walk the narrow path.


Question

You've heard these words, will you put them into practice?


Prayer

Jesus, we love you. Thank you for the invitation you offer to us to live this kind of beautiful life, to have our hearts transformed by your Holy Spirit, and to genuinely love you and your people. Help us to see people this week - to really see them. And empower us to be your hands and feet as we walk alongside them. God, we once again acknowledge our need for you. Help us to live the lives you made us for and glorify you in all we do. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


For more on discipleship, and the three goals of a disciple, check out the discipleship mini-series from episodes 7-12 (‘Apprentices & Trellises’ up to ‘Putting it into Practice’).


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> In this episode we look at Matthew 7: what it means to have a plank in your eye, why throwing pearls to pigs doesn't mean what you probably think it means, and how to walk the narrow path.


Question

You've heard these words, will you put them into practice?


Prayer

Jesus, we love you. Thank you for the invitation you offer to us to live this kind of beautiful life, to have our hearts transformed by your Holy Spirit, and to genuinely love you and your people. Help us to see people this week - to really see them. And empower us to be your hands and feet as we walk alongside them. God, we once again acknowledge our need for you. Help us to live the lives you made us for and glorify you in all we do. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


For more on discipleship, and the three goals of a disciple, check out the discipleship mini-series from episodes 7-12 (‘Apprentices & Trellises’ up to ‘Putting it into Practice’).


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> SOTM #8: The Two Traps SOTM #8: The Two Traps Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:25 GMT 10:59 677ac411539aba773da034ff false 677ac411539aba773da034ff 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 20 In this episode we look at Matthew 6 and the two biggest traps we encounter as disciples of Jesus: the approval of others, and looking for security in what we own.


Question

As you go through the week, would you ask yourself: would I do this anonymously?


Prayer

Lord, thank you that we get to live free from the trap of human approval and from securing and protecting ourselves. Lord, thank you that you are our provider, that you already approve of us, and that everything we need can be found in you. Thank you Jesus for the beautiful life that you invite us into, one that’s free of worry and that has an eternal impact. God help us to see your truth today. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


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Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> In this episode we look at Matthew 6 and the two biggest traps we encounter as disciples of Jesus: the approval of others, and looking for security in what we own.


Question

As you go through the week, would you ask yourself: would I do this anonymously?


Prayer

Lord, thank you that we get to live free from the trap of human approval and from securing and protecting ourselves. Lord, thank you that you are our provider, that you already approve of us, and that everything we need can be found in you. Thank you Jesus for the beautiful life that you invite us into, one that’s free of worry and that has an eternal impact. God help us to see your truth today. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> SOTM #7: The Beautiful Life SOTM #7: The Beautiful Life Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:50 GMT 14:53 675eea3c27740406d8ce44c5 false 675eea3c27740406d8ce44c5 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 19 In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on oaths, retaliation, and loving our enemies. It's another challenging one, but it shows us the best way to live. These aren’t impossible rules but invitations to a life of love, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.



Question

This kind of life is now available to each of us, how will your pursue Jesus and that love this week?



Prayer

Thank you Jesus for all you’ve done for us, that alone is enough. But thank you that you didn’t stop there. Thank you for sending your Spirit, to transform us, to be our guide, comfort, and strength. For those of us who long to the live the kind of life you lived, the kind of life each of is was made for, help us. Help us to pursue you. Transform us as we do. For those of us who aren’t quite there yet though, who simply want to get to the point where we want to want this life, reveal to us your love, goodness, faithfulness, guide us by your presence, and turn our assumptions right-side up as you lead us in truth. And for all of our worlds, would they be transformed as we live out the lives you’ve created us for. Would we see salvation, healing and transformation in the lives of those we encounter and love. We love you Jesus. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on oaths, retaliation, and loving our enemies. It's another challenging one, but it shows us the best way to live. These aren’t impossible rules but invitations to a life of love, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.



Question

This kind of life is now available to each of us, how will your pursue Jesus and that love this week?



Prayer

Thank you Jesus for all you’ve done for us, that alone is enough. But thank you that you didn’t stop there. Thank you for sending your Spirit, to transform us, to be our guide, comfort, and strength. For those of us who long to the live the kind of life you lived, the kind of life each of is was made for, help us. Help us to pursue you. Transform us as we do. For those of us who aren’t quite there yet though, who simply want to get to the point where we want to want this life, reveal to us your love, goodness, faithfulness, guide us by your presence, and turn our assumptions right-side up as you lead us in truth. And for all of our worlds, would they be transformed as we live out the lives you’ve created us for. Would we see salvation, healing and transformation in the lives of those we encounter and love. We love you Jesus. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> SOTM #6: Anger, Divorce, and Lust, Oh My! SOTM #6: Anger, Divorce, and Lust, Oh My! Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:10 GMT 15:36 675d40c9a89833ab772850b3 false 675d40c9a89833ab772850b3 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 18 In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on anger, divorce, and lust, exploring how they reveal the heart of Kingdom living. These aren’t impossible rules but invitations to a life of love, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.



Question

How would a kingdom-hearted disciple love in this situation?



Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you are the ultimate example of goodness, faithfulness and love. Thank you Lord that even in our broken states you never turn away from us, but stick close, guiding, loving, and transforming us. Help us once again to submit our will to yours and give us boldness as we seek your Kingdom first. You are worthy of way more than we could ever offer, but we offer our lives again to you anyway. Do what you want to with them Jesus. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ teachings on anger, divorce, and lust, exploring how they reveal the heart of Kingdom living. These aren’t impossible rules but invitations to a life of love, freedom, and transformation through the Holy Spirit.



Question

How would a kingdom-hearted disciple love in this situation?



Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you are the ultimate example of goodness, faithfulness and love. Thank you Lord that even in our broken states you never turn away from us, but stick close, guiding, loving, and transforming us. Help us once again to submit our will to yours and give us boldness as we seek your Kingdom first. You are worthy of way more than we could ever offer, but we offer our lives again to you anyway. Do what you want to with them Jesus. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> SOTM #5: More Than Actions SOTM #5: More Than Actions Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 12:21 67560fed7fbf901606a67574 false 67560fed7fbf901606a67574 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 17 What if the life portrayed in the sermon on the mount is more than just an ideal way to live in a perfect world, but is quite literally a guide to the best kind of life here on earth, made possible through the Holy Spirit?



Question

When it comes to becoming a person who is at home in the Kingdom, are you heading in the right direction?



Prayer

Thank you, Jesus, that you care deeply about who we are, not just what we do. You don’t ask us to strive in our own strength but empower us through your Spirit to live lives shaped by your love. Thank you for leading us toward a deeper, more abundant life in your Kingdom. Holy Spirit, we invite you to guide our thoughts, actions, and hearts this week, helping us to live the kind of lives you’ve created us for. In your precious name, Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> What if the life portrayed in the sermon on the mount is more than just an ideal way to live in a perfect world, but is quite literally a guide to the best kind of life here on earth, made possible through the Holy Spirit?



Question

When it comes to becoming a person who is at home in the Kingdom, are you heading in the right direction?



Prayer

Thank you, Jesus, that you care deeply about who we are, not just what we do. You don’t ask us to strive in our own strength but empower us through your Spirit to live lives shaped by your love. Thank you for leading us toward a deeper, more abundant life in your Kingdom. Holy Spirit, we invite you to guide our thoughts, actions, and hearts this week, helping us to live the kind of lives you’ve created us for. In your precious name, Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> SOTM #4: The Right-Side-Up Kingdom SOTM #4: The Right-Side-Up Kingdom Mon, 02 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT 9:26 674c7e1bf6ece089ea2709e0 false 674c7e1bf6ece089ea2709e0 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 16 Today we look at moving from knowing to believing and start exploring the Sermon on the Mount. Enjoy :)




Question

We’re going tough today. I’ve got a range.

Who would Jesus call out if he looked at the general assumptions of your heart?

Or, in other words, who isn’t the Kingdom for in your eyes?

What would it mean to believe that the Kingdom is for everyone?

Not in a sin-condoning way, but in an everyone is welcome no matter what kind of way?

How does that change how you see yourself and others?




Prayer

Thank you Lord that the Kingdom is for all of us. Thank you that you’ve outlined the best way for us to live and that you’ve empowered us with your Spirit to live like that. For those of us who just have head knowledge at the moment of some key things, Lord would you help them to become deep-seated beliefs that pur actions and thoughts flow from. So that we get to love others better and live the way that you lived. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

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]]> Today we look at moving from knowing to believing and start exploring the Sermon on the Mount. Enjoy :)




Question

We’re going tough today. I’ve got a range.

Who would Jesus call out if he looked at the general assumptions of your heart?

Or, in other words, who isn’t the Kingdom for in your eyes?

What would it mean to believe that the Kingdom is for everyone?

Not in a sin-condoning way, but in an everyone is welcome no matter what kind of way?

How does that change how you see yourself and others?




Prayer

Thank you Lord that the Kingdom is for all of us. Thank you that you’ve outlined the best way for us to live and that you’ve empowered us with your Spirit to live like that. For those of us who just have head knowledge at the moment of some key things, Lord would you help them to become deep-seated beliefs that pur actions and thoughts flow from. So that we get to love others better and live the way that you lived. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

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]]> SOTM #3: The Truth We Need SOTM #3: The Truth We Need Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:08 GMT 12:47 6743a268a96cb67b639606cb false 6743a268a96cb67b639606cb 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 15 Today we're looking at the beliefs we hold and the actions that flow from them.



Question:

What do you think God thinks about you?

Be honest, it’s only when we acknowledge reality that we can invite God in to change it.


Prayer:

Why don’t you take a couple of deep breaths as I pray for you, and then you can carry on the conversation. 

Lord, I want to thank you for being our close and Holy God. As you surround this lovely friend who is listening, would you help them to feel your close presence right now? Where lies may have taken root in their minds, whether it’s lies about who you are or about how you think of them, would you, through the power of your Holy Spirit in them, highlight the truth. I know this is deep work God, one that lasts a lifetime, but I ask that this moment becomes a tangible part of their story as you lead them into a deeper truth of who you are. Give them a fresh revelation of your goodness and faithfulness as they wait on you, Lord. Thank you Lord for your healing and transformation. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> Today we're looking at the beliefs we hold and the actions that flow from them.



Question:

What do you think God thinks about you?

Be honest, it’s only when we acknowledge reality that we can invite God in to change it.


Prayer:

Why don’t you take a couple of deep breaths as I pray for you, and then you can carry on the conversation. 

Lord, I want to thank you for being our close and Holy God. As you surround this lovely friend who is listening, would you help them to feel your close presence right now? Where lies may have taken root in their minds, whether it’s lies about who you are or about how you think of them, would you, through the power of your Holy Spirit in them, highlight the truth. I know this is deep work God, one that lasts a lifetime, but I ask that this moment becomes a tangible part of their story as you lead them into a deeper truth of who you are. Give them a fresh revelation of your goodness and faithfulness as they wait on you, Lord. Thank you Lord for your healing and transformation. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

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]]> SOTM #2: Following the King SOTM #2: Following the King Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:07 GMT 10:13 673a67e7791b5531c0169263 false 673a67e7791b5531c0169263 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 14 Today we're looking at living in the Kingdom and following the King, continuing our Sermon on the Mount series.




Question:

Is there an area in your life where you're not submitting to Jesus as King? And what might he be leading you into that would allow you to submit in that area this week?




Prayer:

Lord we honour you as our King. And we thank you that you consistently and continually lead us. And so God would you give us hearts that are really receptive to where you're leading, give us ears to hear, and hearts that want to obey. But Lord when the ask isn't direct, and as we simply go about living our lives, would you help us to continually honour you. Keep refining us more and more into the likeness of Jesus, where those actions of love and mercy and power naturally flow from us. Would you keep transforming our hearts Lord so we look more like you. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


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]]> Today we're looking at living in the Kingdom and following the King, continuing our Sermon on the Mount series.




Question:

Is there an area in your life where you're not submitting to Jesus as King? And what might he be leading you into that would allow you to submit in that area this week?




Prayer:

Lord we honour you as our King. And we thank you that you consistently and continually lead us. And so God would you give us hearts that are really receptive to where you're leading, give us ears to hear, and hearts that want to obey. But Lord when the ask isn't direct, and as we simply go about living our lives, would you help us to continually honour you. Keep refining us more and more into the likeness of Jesus, where those actions of love and mercy and power naturally flow from us. Would you keep transforming our hearts Lord so we look more like you. We love you Jesus, in your precious name, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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]]> SOTM #1: Kings and Kingdoms SOTM #1: Kings and Kingdoms Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:21 GMT 12:57 672fed8ce745a302d3c20fd0 false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/672fed8ce745a302d3c20fd0 672fed8ce745a302d3c20fd0 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 13 I wasn't sure where to go next following the mini-series on discipleship but a few things coincided:

I'm reading Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

I've been reading the Sermon on the Mount

and yesterday (by the time this goes live) I preached a message about how God is King.


And all of those things have one thing in common: God's Kingdom.


So let's take a look at God's Kingdom together.


It really is the natural place to go after looking at discipleship, because it's why discipleship matters - we're being made into people who feel perfectly at home in the Kingdom of God.



Question

Is Jesus your saviour?

Is Jesus your King?



Salvation prayer

Lord I'm sorry for all the wrong that I've done and how I've gone against you. Thank you for dying on the cross for me and covering over all of my sins. I now accept your invitation into the Kingdom and full life. Jesus I make you my Lord and saviour. In your name, amen.



Final prayer

Lord, I want you to be King over all of my life. And that might scare me to say. So Lord would you even just give me a heart that wants you to be King over all of my life. I know that all of this is only possible with your Holy Spirit as you transform me into a person of love, as I follow you as a disciple. So God would you bring areas to my attention where I don't yet trust you but where you're asking me to. Help me to give it all to you Lord. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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]]> I wasn't sure where to go next following the mini-series on discipleship but a few things coincided:

I'm reading Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

I've been reading the Sermon on the Mount

and yesterday (by the time this goes live) I preached a message about how God is King.


And all of those things have one thing in common: God's Kingdom.


So let's take a look at God's Kingdom together.


It really is the natural place to go after looking at discipleship, because it's why discipleship matters - we're being made into people who feel perfectly at home in the Kingdom of God.



Question

Is Jesus your saviour?

Is Jesus your King?



Salvation prayer

Lord I'm sorry for all the wrong that I've done and how I've gone against you. Thank you for dying on the cross for me and covering over all of my sins. I now accept your invitation into the Kingdom and full life. Jesus I make you my Lord and saviour. In your name, amen.



Final prayer

Lord, I want you to be King over all of my life. And that might scare me to say. So Lord would you even just give me a heart that wants you to be King over all of my life. I know that all of this is only possible with your Holy Spirit as you transform me into a person of love, as I follow you as a disciple. So God would you bring areas to my attention where I don't yet trust you but where you're asking me to. Help me to give it all to you Lord. In your precious name Jesus, amen.


Recommended book

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

For more:


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]]> Discipleship #5: Putting It into Practice Discipleship #5: Putting It into Practice Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:04 GMT 16:14 67266ce884407ac82e599f09 false 67266ce884407ac82e599f09 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 12 It's the final part of our discipleship mini-series where we're looking at putting all we've covered into practice.


This one is a little longer than usual, as I take you through what my rhythms and practices look like (it's a journey and I've still got a long way to go!



Question:

So what will your response be?



Prayer:

Lord thank you that you designed us, that you know exactly what our souls need, that you’ve got good works planned in advance for us to do. Lord, we bring ourselves to you again. Wherever we’re at on the journey, Lord would you give each of us hearts that long to be with you, that long to be more like you, and that long to do what you did. Take our yes Lord and transform all the parts of us that are saying no at the minute. Mark us with your love as we love others. Thank you for transformation that comes from only you, Jesus. We love you. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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]]> It's the final part of our discipleship mini-series where we're looking at putting all we've covered into practice.


This one is a little longer than usual, as I take you through what my rhythms and practices look like (it's a journey and I've still got a long way to go!



Question:

So what will your response be?



Prayer:

Lord thank you that you designed us, that you know exactly what our souls need, that you’ve got good works planned in advance for us to do. Lord, we bring ourselves to you again. Wherever we’re at on the journey, Lord would you give each of us hearts that long to be with you, that long to be more like you, and that long to do what you did. Take our yes Lord and transform all the parts of us that are saying no at the minute. Mark us with your love as we love others. Thank you for transformation that comes from only you, Jesus. We love you. In your precious name, amen.


Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

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]]> Discipleship #4: Doing What Jesus Did Discipleship #4: Doing What Jesus Did Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:01:00 GMT 12:48 671ea1777be55ae189b3bd0c false 671ea1777be55ae189b3bd0c 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 11 Part 4 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to do what Jesus did and how can we do it?


Question

Which of these practices - community, service and witness - can you take a simple, intentional step in this week?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that we get to do what you did. To be empowered by your Holy Spirit to make a difference in our communities, to love others well, to see salvation and miracles. As we take a moment now Lord would you speak to us about these things. Help us be intentional about making space for, preaching, and demonstrating the Gospel. Thank you Lord that you’ve already equipped us with everything we need. Would you help us to be open to your Spirit’s leading as you transform us into people of love. You are worthy Jesus and we long for more of you. And so we say, “here we are, send us”. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

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]]> Part 4 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to do what Jesus did and how can we do it?


Question

Which of these practices - community, service and witness - can you take a simple, intentional step in this week?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that we get to do what you did. To be empowered by your Holy Spirit to make a difference in our communities, to love others well, to see salvation and miracles. As we take a moment now Lord would you speak to us about these things. Help us be intentional about making space for, preaching, and demonstrating the Gospel. Thank you Lord that you’ve already equipped us with everything we need. Would you help us to be open to your Spirit’s leading as you transform us into people of love. You are worthy Jesus and we long for more of you. And so we say, “here we are, send us”. In your precious name Jesus, amen.



Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

If you're looking for more, subscribe to the Friday 'Design Your Week' newsletter here.

And if you want to make sure you don't miss an episode, just follow this podcast on your favourite podcast app :)

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]]> Discipleship #3: Becoming Like Jesus Discipleship #3: Becoming Like Jesus Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:42 GMT 14:45 671518b6e3d9082a5a326e93 false 671518b6e3d9082a5a326e93 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 10 Part 3 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to become like Jesus and how can we do it?


Question

As you reflect on becoming more like Jesus, what practices or habits could you intentionally embrace this week to position yourself for transformation?


Prayer

Thank you Lord that you invite us to be with you, that you invite us to be transformed by you, and to do what you did. Lord, I admit that I find it way too easy to slip into self-reliance and forget that everything I have and need comes from you anyway. So Lord, would you help me to rely on you more and more. And as I rely on you Jesus, would you give me faith to trust the process that you are transforming me, whatever that looks like Lord, so I look more like you and can glorify you and share who you are with a hurting world. Thank you for the opportunity to be your hands and feet. I love you Lord. In your precious name Jesus amen.



Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


Start The Best You Yet journey here.

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]]> Part 3 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to become like Jesus and how can we do it?


Question

As you reflect on becoming more like Jesus, what practices or habits could you intentionally embrace this week to position yourself for transformation?


Prayer

Thank you Lord that you invite us to be with you, that you invite us to be transformed by you, and to do what you did. Lord, I admit that I find it way too easy to slip into self-reliance and forget that everything I have and need comes from you anyway. So Lord, would you help me to rely on you more and more. And as I rely on you Jesus, would you give me faith to trust the process that you are transforming me, whatever that looks like Lord, so I look more like you and can glorify you and share who you are with a hurting world. Thank you for the opportunity to be your hands and feet. I love you Lord. In your precious name Jesus amen.



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]]> Bonus: Adapting to Winter Bonus: Adapting to Winter Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:54 GMT 13:43 67100aa01aff5e41d7e858bb false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/67100aa01aff5e41d7e858bb 67100aa01aff5e41d7e858bb 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 9 Hello bonus episode!

I started my winter routine this week and got a few questions about it - so thought I'd share on an episode.


Sunrise Alarm clock


Books mentioned:

Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster

The Power to Change - Craig Groeschel


Questions:

1. What do you want to fill your mind with? When is the best time to do that?

2. What do you want to fuel your body with? How can you change your week to make sure that's as easy as possible?

3. What do you want to reward yourself with?


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]]> Hello bonus episode!

I started my winter routine this week and got a few questions about it - so thought I'd share on an episode.


Sunrise Alarm clock


Books mentioned:

Celebration of Discipline - Richard Foster

The Power to Change - Craig Groeschel


Questions:

1. What do you want to fill your mind with? When is the best time to do that?

2. What do you want to fuel your body with? How can you change your week to make sure that's as easy as possible?

3. What do you want to reward yourself with?


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]]> Discipleship #2: Being With Jesus Discipleship #2: Being With Jesus Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:00:17 GMT 11:04 670bcc11df4dd6f896221cc9 false 670bcc11df4dd6f896221cc9 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 8 Part 2 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to be with Jesus and how can we do it?


Question

Which of these three practices feels the most challenging to you? Do you know why?


Prayer

Lord, thank you for simply inviting me to be with you. Thank you that you fully see me and know me and love me anyway. Would you give me a heart that loves you and longs to be in your presence, would you help me to abide in you each day, to find rest in you, to find my strength in you, to find contentment in you. I need you Lord, would you transform me as I spend time in your presence, so that I become a person of love. In your name Jesus, amen.


Recommended books

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You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


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]]> Part 2 of our discipleship mini-series. What does it mean to be with Jesus and how can we do it?


Question

Which of these three practices feels the most challenging to you? Do you know why?


Prayer

Lord, thank you for simply inviting me to be with you. Thank you that you fully see me and know me and love me anyway. Would you give me a heart that loves you and longs to be in your presence, would you help me to abide in you each day, to find rest in you, to find my strength in you, to find contentment in you. I need you Lord, would you transform me as I spend time in your presence, so that I become a person of love. In your name Jesus, amen.


Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


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]]> Discipleship #1: Apprentices and Trellises Discipleship #1: Apprentices and Trellises Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT 7:19 6702ef0c3bf8f4c96d32fdcf false 6702ef0c3bf8f4c96d32fdcf 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 7 This is the start of a mini-series on discipleship. In today's episode we're looking at discipleship in first centruy Judaism and the concept of a rule of life. Enjoy!


Question

In what areas of your life do you sense a need for deeper connection with Jesus? 

Now let’s take that area to Jesus in prayer, rather than figuring out on our own.


Prayer

Lord, I come to you humbly today, acknowledging that you are the way, the truth and the life. I long for more of all three, for more of you. So here I am Lord. There are areas of my life where I know a deeper connection with you is possible, would you help me to enter it, to embrace all you have for me, to intentionally orient my days to be with you, become like you, and do as you did. I need you Jesus. Help me to be your apprentice. In your name, amen.


Recommended books

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You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


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]]> This is the start of a mini-series on discipleship. In today's episode we're looking at discipleship in first centruy Judaism and the concept of a rule of life. Enjoy!


Question

In what areas of your life do you sense a need for deeper connection with Jesus? 

Now let’s take that area to Jesus in prayer, rather than figuring out on our own.


Prayer

Lord, I come to you humbly today, acknowledging that you are the way, the truth and the life. I long for more of all three, for more of you. So here I am Lord. There are areas of my life where I know a deeper connection with you is possible, would you help me to enter it, to embrace all you have for me, to intentionally orient my days to be with you, become like you, and do as you did. I need you Jesus. Help me to be your apprentice. In your name, amen.


Recommended books

Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

You are More than You’ve Been Told by Hosanna Wong


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]]> The Greatest Affirmation The Greatest Affirmation Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:00:28 GMT 9:29 66f71d39acfe1ec5eca1668b false 66f71d39acfe1ec5eca1668b 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 6 I think this might be the most important episode I do. Is it too early to peak at episode 6?


There's no question for today's episode except for, "will you receive this blessing?" I hope you will.


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]]> I think this might be the most important episode I do. Is it too early to peak at episode 6?


There's no question for today's episode except for, "will you receive this blessing?" I hope you will.


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]]> You Get To Choose You Get To Choose Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:06 GMT 6:53 66f05d19f3953ecef198b469 false 66f05d19f3953ecef198b469 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 5 This week we're looking at the cost of following Jesus and how he is always worthy of our obedience.


Question

How is God looking at you right now? What’s his posture towards you?

Sit with whatever comes up. Then go to God and see what he has to say about it.


Prayer

Thank you Lord that you are always for us, that your posture towards us is leaning in not backing away, that you rejoice over us with singing. God I know I so often get it wrong, I make poor choices, or give too much of my attention to what I’ve lost, or I just don’t see you clearly for who you are: a loving father, who gave his best for me, and who wants my heart more than my achievements. Would you remind me of the truth now God, of how loved I am, of how great you are, and of how, through it all, in you I’ll have gained more than I could ever lose. Amen.


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]]> This week we're looking at the cost of following Jesus and how he is always worthy of our obedience.


Question

How is God looking at you right now? What’s his posture towards you?

Sit with whatever comes up. Then go to God and see what he has to say about it.


Prayer

Thank you Lord that you are always for us, that your posture towards us is leaning in not backing away, that you rejoice over us with singing. God I know I so often get it wrong, I make poor choices, or give too much of my attention to what I’ve lost, or I just don’t see you clearly for who you are: a loving father, who gave his best for me, and who wants my heart more than my achievements. Would you remind me of the truth now God, of how loved I am, of how great you are, and of how, through it all, in you I’ll have gained more than I could ever lose. Amen.


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]]> Consistency vs Intensity Consistency vs Intensity Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:48 GMT 5:42 66dd9e66e3cb6d8da9244160 false 66dd9e66e3cb6d8da9244160 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 4 Today we're looking at the difference between consistency and intensity, and why we need God's help in it all.


Question

For those of us who have relied a bit too much on intensity lately - what areas of your life need more consistency, and how can you invite Jesus into those areas to help you grow?

Or, for those of us who have been consistently making steps forward, maybe you need the gift of intensity to ignite a new passion or refuel your consistent habits. So for you, where is your life lacking the gift of intensity, and what decision might God be leading you into?


Prayer

God, I recognise that I need you. In everything and in all areas of my life - the consistent moments and the intense moments. More than that, I want you to be involved in these areas. Or at least I want to want you to be. I want to trust you enough to naturally go to you with all things. But I recognise that I can’t muster up that kind of trust or relationship or faith, everything I need is found in you. So I come to you Jesus. I bring the areas of my life where I feel disappointed, or not enough, or out of control or just plain stuck. Would you transform me Jesus and empower me through your Holy Spirit to be more like you, in all things. Amen. 


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]]> Today we're looking at the difference between consistency and intensity, and why we need God's help in it all.


Question

For those of us who have relied a bit too much on intensity lately - what areas of your life need more consistency, and how can you invite Jesus into those areas to help you grow?

Or, for those of us who have been consistently making steps forward, maybe you need the gift of intensity to ignite a new passion or refuel your consistent habits. So for you, where is your life lacking the gift of intensity, and what decision might God be leading you into?


Prayer

God, I recognise that I need you. In everything and in all areas of my life - the consistent moments and the intense moments. More than that, I want you to be involved in these areas. Or at least I want to want you to be. I want to trust you enough to naturally go to you with all things. But I recognise that I can’t muster up that kind of trust or relationship or faith, everything I need is found in you. So I come to you Jesus. I bring the areas of my life where I feel disappointed, or not enough, or out of control or just plain stuck. Would you transform me Jesus and empower me through your Holy Spirit to be more like you, in all things. Amen. 


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]]> Silence, Surrender, and Simon of Cyrene Silence, Surrender, and Simon of Cyrene Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT 9:30 66ddf937de11dad7bd58bf92 false 66ddf937de11dad7bd58bf92 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 3 One way we learn to trust in God is by choosing to stay silent when all we want to do is speak. Not in the moments that need words, but in the moments where our words are really just coming from a place of insecurity.


These are thoughts that have been on my heart for a long time, so thanks for letting me share them with you.


Question

Where do I find it hardest to practice silence, and what does this show me about where I could trust God more?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you endured the cross I deserved. I take a moment now to rest in that truth. Thank you that you saw me as worth it. That through your actions I’ve already been justified. Thank you Jesus that your goodness towards me didn’t end with the cross, and that I can trust you to continue to defend me, uphold me, and protect me. Again I choose to lean on your understanding and not my own. Help me as I bring the areas to you where I don’t yet trust you, thank you that you hold them with grace, and invite me deeper into truth. Reveal to me now what I need to hear, and help me to rest in your presence. Amen. 


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]]> One way we learn to trust in God is by choosing to stay silent when all we want to do is speak. Not in the moments that need words, but in the moments where our words are really just coming from a place of insecurity.


These are thoughts that have been on my heart for a long time, so thanks for letting me share them with you.


Question

Where do I find it hardest to practice silence, and what does this show me about where I could trust God more?


Prayer

Thank you Jesus that you endured the cross I deserved. I take a moment now to rest in that truth. Thank you that you saw me as worth it. That through your actions I’ve already been justified. Thank you Jesus that your goodness towards me didn’t end with the cross, and that I can trust you to continue to defend me, uphold me, and protect me. Again I choose to lean on your understanding and not my own. Help me as I bring the areas to you where I don’t yet trust you, thank you that you hold them with grace, and invite me deeper into truth. Reveal to me now what I need to hear, and help me to rest in your presence. Amen. 


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]]> Living With Hindsight in Advance Living With Hindsight in Advance Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:42 GMT 9:21 66d4267cb85cd70d2d6c71f7 false 66d4267cb85cd70d2d6c71f7 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 2 Let's look at the story of a Chinese farmer together and explore what we can learn to help us live with more trust in God.


Romans 8:28 (NIV) - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.


Question: Where are you living like you don’t believe God has all of this in hand? 


Prayer: Jesus, you are good, and holy, and mighty, and always acting for my good. And even though I technically know this truth, sometimes I just don’t live like I do. And I worry, and I control things, and I grasp for knowledge and treasure it above all else. But thank you Jesus that I can return to you now, and share what’s on my mind. Thank you for listening, thank you for knowing it already, and for caring deeply about what troubles me. Even when the circumstances aren’t what I want them to be, thank you that you are all I need. So help me Jesus to live like I believe that you love me, that you see me, and that you work all things for my good. Amen.


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]]> Let's look at the story of a Chinese farmer together and explore what we can learn to help us live with more trust in God.


Romans 8:28 (NIV) - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.


Question: Where are you living like you don’t believe God has all of this in hand? 


Prayer: Jesus, you are good, and holy, and mighty, and always acting for my good. And even though I technically know this truth, sometimes I just don’t live like I do. And I worry, and I control things, and I grasp for knowledge and treasure it above all else. But thank you Jesus that I can return to you now, and share what’s on my mind. Thank you for listening, thank you for knowing it already, and for caring deeply about what troubles me. Even when the circumstances aren’t what I want them to be, thank you that you are all I need. So help me Jesus to live like I believe that you love me, that you see me, and that you work all things for my good. Amen.


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]]> Lean Not On Your Own Understanding Lean Not On Your Own Understanding Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:28:13 GMT 7:52 66ccf36e8320d10e6be2d8fb false https://heyjohere.substack.com/ 66ccf36e8320d10e6be2d8fb 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full 1 Proverbs 3:5-6 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.


That can be so hard sometimes, can't it? It's easy for your own knowledge and understanding to become an idol. So let's explore that.


Question

When was the last time you stepped out in faith, like truly in faith, where you didn’t understand everything or know what the end result would be?


Prayer

Lord, I want to trust you, but I know I naturally trust in other things. So I acknowledge that now and accept your invitation to lean on you and not on my own understanding. Would you lead me deeper into your love today and would it be that, the truth of your love, that helps me to trust in you more. Thank you for loving me first. Amen.


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]]> Proverbs 3:5-6 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.


That can be so hard sometimes, can't it? It's easy for your own knowledge and understanding to become an idol. So let's explore that.


Question

When was the last time you stepped out in faith, like truly in faith, where you didn’t understand everything or know what the end result would be?


Prayer

Lord, I want to trust you, but I know I naturally trust in other things. So I acknowledge that now and accept your invitation to lean on you and not on my own understanding. Would you lead me deeper into your love today and would it be that, the truth of your love, that helps me to trust in you more. Thank you for loving me first. Amen.


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]]> Introduction Introduction Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:08:35 GMT 1:45 66cceed48d1e604ab877be4e false https://shows.acast.com/simple-discipleship/episodes/66cceed48d1e604ab877be4e 66cceed48d1e604ab877be4e 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 full A little bit more about the heart behind the podcast.


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]]> A little bit more about the heart behind the podcast.


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]]> Simple Discipleship - The Trailer Simple Discipleship - The Trailer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:04:23 GMT 0:38 66ccdfc78320d10e6bdda6ba false https://heyjohere.substack.com/ 66ccdfc78320d10e6bdda6ba 66ccde7617261c68f659a5c9 What to expect trailer What to expect on Simple Discipleship.


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]]> What to expect on Simple Discipleship.


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