H.U.G.E. Prayers: A Model for How We Should Pray | Season 3, Ep. 26
Discover how David’s prayer of gratitude in 2 Samuel 7 can teach us humility, gratitude, and confident hope in God’s promises.
The Lie of “Everything in Moderation” | Season 3, Ep. 25
Explore the true meaning of Christian liberty as we challenge the myth of “everything in moderation” and uncover how our choices impact our spiritual walk and others.
3 Keys to Going Public With Your Faith | Season 3, Ep. 18
In today’s episode, we dive into Acts 4:13-14 and uncover three keys to living out our faith in public: courage, reliance on God, and an undeniable testimony. We’ll explore how Peter and John’s boldness and reliance on the Holy Spirit astonished the religious leaders, and how the presence of the healed man served as a powerful testimony to Jesus’ transformative power.
Reading Plan Passages:
Judges 1
Acts 5
Jeremiah 14
Matthew 28
Key Points:
Courage: Drawn from a relationship with Jesus, enabling boldness in the face of opposition.
Reliance on God: Trusting God’s wisdom over worldly credentials and systems.
Undeniable Testimony: Living a transformed life that silences opposition and points unmistakably to Jesus.
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Don’t Give the Devil a Seat at Your Table | Season 3, Ep. 13
Daily Scripture Readings: If you’re reading along with us, today’s McCheyne Reading Plan passages are:
Deuteronomy 18
Psalm 105
Isaiah 45
Revelation 15
Take 15-20 minutes to read these chapters, then come back and join me.
Bible Focus Verse: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows, (Psalm 23:5)
Summary: This episode looks at the opposition and spiritual warfare we can face when stepping into our God-given callings. It examines common fears like failure, rejection, inadequacy and how the enemy uses these to derail us. The host shares truths from Psalm 23 and practical strategies for countering the opposing forces and moving forward with confidence.
Key Points:
God has prepared a table of provision for us, even in the presence of enemies/opposition
Common opposing fears: failure, rejection, criticism, inadequacy
Truths to counter opposition: God’s presence, divine provision, peace, assurance of success, identity in Christ
Strategies: Stay grounded in Scripture, regular prayer, celebrate small wins, set boundaries, seek community
Takeaway: Don’t allow fear, doubt or the enemy’s tactics to take a seat at the table God has prepared for you. Remain focused on God’s assurances as you boldly move into your calling.
Call to Action: Reflect on areas you’re giving the enemy a foothold. Take practical steps to reclaim your space and God’s peace/confidence.
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The Danger of TLDR in the Church – A Devotional | Season 3, Ep. 9
Today’s Readings from the Plan: Numbers 25, Psalm 68, Isaiah 15, and 1 Peter 3
Focus Passage: Hebrews 5: 13-14
Read the Text, Meditate on it, Pray Through It, & Contemplate the Impact
13 No one who lives on milk alone can know the ins and outs of what it means to be righteous and pursue justice; that’s because he is only a baby. 14 But solid food is for those who have come of age, for those who have learned through practice to distinguish good from evil.
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