Every Sphere of Life: Recent Episodes
Dale Tedder
Because Jesus Christ is Lord over every sphere of life, the Christian world and life view is true for, and applies to, every sphere of life. From one’s personal life, to one’s family life, workplace, community, and even the larger culture, Christians are called to submit and bear witness to Jesus Christ… for everything was created by him, through him, and for him. Christians are called, therefore, to live for his glory as his ambassadors and stewards. This podcast will focus on what that “every sphere of life” thinking and living looks like in the everydayness of Christian discipleship.
What does your faith in Christ look like? What ought it look like? How wide is the gap between what it looks like and where it actually is? Listen to today's podcast for some encouragement on this topic.
Here’s a brief introduction to my new podcast for the pursuit of godly manhood. Let’s see how it goes.
Good morning! Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. May the Lord use this devotional to help you rest in him today, even as he prepares you for the week ahead. The Lord bless you.
Today I'm introducing one of this year's main themes for the podcast: Christian Virtue. I'm also sharing how this year got off to a rocky start, but I'm hoping to get back into a good "podcast recording rhythm" from here on. Thanks for stopping by.
Happy New Year! Get your year off on the right foot with today’s Sunday morning devotion. May it help you rest in the Lord and reset your heart and mind for today and this week.
What does it mean to call Jesus the "Alpha and Omega?" And why does it matter? It's far more important than we many may think. That's what we're going to look at in today's episode. Thanks for joining me today.
On this second Sunday of Advent, we are going to have our concept of greatness challenged by Jesus. The metaphor we will use will be a simple, ordinary writing utensil, a pen. If we think of ourselves as humble pens, we will be able to be used greatly by God to inscribe a beautiful message in ourselves and the lives of others. And if we are pens held in the hand of God, as Richard Baxter put it, then what credit is due a pen? Join me today as we redefine greatness so that we can truly pursue it for the glory of God and good of others.
What do you want with Jesus? Why are you following him? What do you want from him? Those are some questions he asked his first disciples and continues asking us today. Join me as we think about some of these things together. You can read the whole devotion at Advent: Day 3, What Do You Want with Jesus? (substack.com)Have a great day.
Slowly but surely we're getting into a good rhythm to celebrate this Advent Season. I hope this episode on preparing our hearts will help you do just that... prepare for the celebration of our Lord's birth as well as his return. Today I didn't share much from the actual devotion, so please check it out at Walking Points | Dale Tedder | SubstackEach devotion has prayers, Scripture reading, reflections, key principles, and next steps to help you walk with Christ during this important season for God's people. Thanks for stopping by.
Today is the beginning of Advent Season. Join me as we travel through this season reflecting on our Lord's first advent and how we are called to live in light of it as well as how our we must live in continual preparation for his second advent.
To grow strong, high, and flourish your roots have to go deep. When we're rooted and built up in Christ, we're able to bear much good and lasting fruit for Christ and his Kingdom. How do we get to that point? That's what we'll be talking about today. Thanks for joining me for this episode.
Get your day and week off on the right foot by spending some time with God. Each week on the "reset" I try to give you some principles to reflect upon, next steps to put into practice, and a little encouragement along the way to help you grow closer with God and faithfully follow Christ in every sphere of your life. You can find a written version by visiting daletedder.com.
How does God help us grow, mature, and become the men and women he created, redeemed, and called us to be? One way is: "trials of many kinds." But what does that mean? What do those trials look like? How can we persevere? Those are some of the things we'll be reflecting on together in this episode. Thanks for stopping by.
Today is an abbreviated episode of the Sunday morning "weekly reset." I'm excited to tell you about a new Advent devotional coming out soon for the wonderful hope-filled season of Advent. Join me on this brief episode to get those details.
Today we continue our discussion of the catechism of the Global Methodist Church. Our focus today is on the Trinity, which, as you will discover, is not a topic one can comprehensively cover in such a short time. But we hope our conversation will get you thinking more about what it means to say Christians are "Trinitarian" and why that matters. Thanks for stopping by.
What does it mean, practically speaking, to say that Jesus Christ is Lord? Is he Lord of just the religious stuff? Is he Lord only on certain days of the week or times of day? Today, let's take a look and try to better understand what it means to declare, believe, and practice the claim that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Get your day and week off to a good start by spending time with me in prayer and thinking about all the things we have to be grateful for... and the many ways God has blessed us and we, in turn, might be a blessing to others.
Today we tackle the first two questions of the Global Methodist Church catechism, which focus on the God who has revealed himself to us... the God who wants us to know, love, worship, and follow him. Thanks for checking out the podcast today.
Have you been running on spiritual and emotional fumes lately? God has given us his Word to revive our souls and give us renewed life and wisdom. Join me today as we reflect upon what this might look like in our lives. How good God is to reveal himself to us in and through his Word.
I hope this time of prayer will bless you as you prepare for today and this week. I pray the Lord will fill you with his presence throughout this time and lavish you with grace. Thanks for stopping by.
What is a catechism? Why do churches use catechisms? How can it be a helpful discipleship tool for individuals and churches? Those are some of the questions we'll be talking about in today's episode.
Today we finish up our discussion of what loving God and others really looks like. And, just as important, why we ought to love God and others in the first place. Love is more than a slogan, bumper sticker, or social media post... it's an intentional, volitional, practical, sacrificial expression of having another person's best interest at heart, even at the cost of your own. Thanks for stopping by and checking out today's episode.
What is love? What does it look like? How should it be expressed? Where does it come from? Those will be some of the questions we begin to talk about in today's episode.
What if dying to yourself could and would enable others for generations to come to live and flourish for Christ and his Kingdom. Would it be worth it to you? And, spoiler alert, what if such "dying" would be only way to truly live the abundant and eternal life Christ desires for us and calls us to? Would that be worth it? That's what we're going to be talking about in today's episode. Thanks for stopping checking out the podcast. daletedder.substack.com
Let's walk together through a time of prayer, in which we praise God, confess our sin, thank God for his goodness, and bring our deepest needs and concerns to him. Thanks for joining me on the journey today.
Today we finish up our discussion on what it means to live wisely and how to go about pursuing it and putting it into practice. So, if you want to grow in the art of living well, check out yesterday's and today's episodes and reflect with me on what it means to live wisely. As always, thanks for checking out the podcast. Make sure to subscribe! Have a great day.
In today's episode we're going to take a close look at what it means to live carefully, intentionally, and on purpose. This is the wise life God calls us to live, a life that is growing in the likeness of Christ. It's not easy, but it's the life for which we were created and redeemed and to which we are called. Thanks for stopping by.
Join me as we spend time with God and prepare for the week ahead with this "weekly reset."
As we begin our new feature of "ask the pastors" we thought it would be a good idea to first "meet" the pastors as well as provide a little context for what kinds of questions we hope you will feel comfortable asking. Thanks for stopping by.
What does it look like to become the man God has created, redeemed, and called you to be? How can you get there? That's what we'll be exploring in today's episode. And by the way, this is a word of encouragement for men and not another message beating up on men. I hope men will find it a helpful and positive word of how they can become the men our world desperately needs today. Thanks for checking out today's episode.
Our faith in God does not prevent hard times from coming our way or cause them to not be genuinely hard times. But, our faith reminds us that the God we trust is the One who promised to never leave us nor forsake us. He is the One who loves us and has our best interest at heart. And because he has promised to always be with us, we can have courage. Our courage is not in ourselves but in the God we know, love, trust, and follow. Let's think about these things together. Thanks for stopping by.
Come spend time with me in a time of prayer as we prepare for a new day and a new week. There's no better way to start both than spending time with the One who loves us and has our best interest at heart.
In this episode we finish up our series on cultivating the mind of Christ by running down every rabbit trail and throwing in everything else, including the kitchen sink. From Stoicism to thespiritual disciplines, we discuss how all this relates to wisdom and the mind of Christ.
On this week's "Godly Manhood" episode of Walking Points, we're going to be considering something that applies to both men and women: spiritual friendship. Having those who invest themselves into our lives is a tremendous blessing. Pouring your life into another's life is more rewarding than you can imagine. And having a friendship of mutual encouragement, support, and accountability is one of the most precious gifts we can give and receive. Join me as we think about what it means to be a "Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy." Thanks for stopping by.
While you're here, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and click "like." Why in the world would we ever return to dead-end ways of life once we've been liberated from them? That's what we're discussing on the podcast today as well as how we can stay on track in the new life that God desires us to enjoy! Thanks for stopping by.
Come spend some time with me in prayer with God as we reflect on his goodness and grace in our lives.
In today's episode, David Preston and I discuss how cultivating the mind of Christ is ultimately all about discipleship. How can the mind of Christ help us follow Jesus more faithfully in every sphere of life and build up Christ's church by serving it? That's a little of what we'll be talking about in today's episode. Thanks for checking it out.
Join me in the mission. What mission? The mission for one hundred godly men? God has called us to make kingdom-minded and kingdom-hearted disciples of all the world, and that includes men. But what article after article point out is that men, and young men in particular, are searching for identity, affirmation, values, purpose, meaning, and more in other places than church. The "online gurus" who may not have selected that moniker for themselves have nonetheless become the place young men are going to learn and grow. Nature abhors a vacuum, and if men in the church are abdicating their roles and responsibilities, then others will take their place. So, join me on this mission to find 100 godly men who will pour their lives into others for the sake of Christ and his Kingdom. Today's episode will hopefully share encouragement and hope that God will bless our efforts.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Why would Jesus tell us to "count the cost" before becoming his disciple? What is he including? Can't I keep some things just for me and give him the rest? What does it mean to submit to him as my Lord? These and other questions are what we'll be thinking abut together in this episode. Thanks for stopping by.
Let's spend some time today with God and one another as we reset and prepare together for worship and the week before us.
What does it mean to have a purposeful mind? The Bible suggests our minds are to be sanctified or set apart for the sake of Christ and his Kingdom. How can set apart our minds for Christ in order to think as he does about God, the world in which we live, our own lives, and more? That's what we're going to explore in our conversation today. Join us... and thanks for stopping by. Also, check out my new newsletter, Walking Points, at Walking Points | Dale Tedder | Substack
Today our walk in the word explores new life in Christ. Join me as we look at Ephesians 2:1-10 for our devotional study.
Today picks up where last Tuesday's podcast left off. Why should Christians reach out to men? Why should churches have ministries to men? In today's world, younger generations of men are going outside the walls and influence of the church to seek wisdom. Many fine thinkers are rightly diagnosing the issues young men (and not-so-young men) are wrestling with, but their prescriptions, while not completely wrong, fall short of what biblical truth and gospel transformation can do in the life of a man... of any age. Join me today as I reflect on why and how we ought to reach out to men for the sake of Christ and his Kingdom.
Our feelings can be fickle. One day we're on a spiritual high and the next day we can be on a spiritual low. Have you ever experienced that. And yet, in either circumstance, we are called to pursue God. What does that mean? What does that look like? That's a little of what we'll be thinking about in today's episode. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. You can find the notes for this episode at daletedder.com.
What better way to reset and prepare for the day and week than by spending time with God. Join me in prayer as we spend precious time with the One who loves us. By offering God our adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and praying for others, we have the blessed opportunity to draw close to God. And don't forget to listen for God's voice in the midst of your time with him. Don't do all the talking. We need to be still and listen and "just be" in his presence. You can find the outline for this time of prayer at my website, daletedder.com.
The mind of Christ is a mind that has an eternal perspective. It's a mind that seeks to put others first by serving their needs. It's a mind that finds ways to express the love and grace of God to others and seeks to extend God's Kingdom. It's the mind of those who deny themselves, pick up their crosses daily, and follow Christ. It's the mind we are called to cultivate so we may serve others. Thanks for stopping by. I pray our conversation will bless you.
Today begins a new Tuesday theme called, "In Pursuit of Godly Manhood." Every Tuesday I'll be focusing on helping and encouraging men become all God created, redeemed, and called them to be. This is Christian flourishing. Today I lay out how I got to the place in my ministry as a pastor in which I was convinced that ministering to men was much needed... for the men themselves, as well as their families, the church, the community, and so on. Here's the link to the chapter in my book this episode was based on....
In Pursuit of Godly Manhood: An Introduction - DaleTedder.comThanks for stopping by.
Age does not guarantee wisdom. Not even experience guarantees wisdom. There is nothing magical about the lapse of time in one’s life that causes him to become a sage for the ages. We probably all know someone who doesn’t have 25 years of experience at his job, but instead, has experienced the same one year, 25 times in a row. No growth or maturation has taken place. So, how do we grow in wisdom? That's what we'll be looking at in today's episode. Thanks for stopping by.
What a privilege and blessing to spend personal, intimate time with the God of the whole universe. We are able to do just that because of God's love poured out upon us through the work of our Lord Jesus Christ. His mediating work on the Cross has made a way for us to be able to draw close to God in prayer. May the Lord bless you as you reflect on how he loves you, all he has done, is doing, and has promised to do... as well as your concerns and the needs of others.
The word "disciple" literally means "learner." As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to be learners of Jesus - his way, his word, his will, and his world. He has been given authority over heaven and earth... and everything that exists was created by him, for him, and through him. In fact, everything is continually sustained by him. That means everything we learn can be used for his glory if we are intentional. We can take things we're interested in... or things we always wanted to study but never made time for... and prayerfully consider how we might learn more about them and use them to glorify God and bless others. We need to keep on learning... learning Jesus.
Make sure to click "Like" and subscribe. Today's walk in the word looks at Ephesians 1:15-23, in which the Apostle Paul prays a glorious and encouraging prayer for the church at Ephesus... and for us. He gives us hope to know God desires us to know him and given us all the resources of heaven to make that a reality in our lives. There's nothing better than that!!!
This bonus episode is a sermon I preached yesterday at Southside Methodist Church (www.smcjax.org). Our church is beginning a sermon series on what it means to be Methodists. I was blessed to kick things off in the series and share a little about how much the early church and John Wesley had in common regarding the world in which they lived and ministered, and how they went about declaring the Gospel and advancing the Kingdom. It's the same call we have today. Enjoy this bonus episode and have a great day!
Do you ever find yourself struggling to trust Jesus? To trust God in the midst of difficult times or tough decisions? Today's episode is about how we can "take Jesus at his word" and trust him through the good times and the bad. Join me and let's reflect on these things together.
This "Sunday" edition is our weekly prayer time drawing closer to God through prayer. Let these reflections and prayer prompts guide you as you seek to draw close to your heavenly Father. We come to know and love God more as we spend more time with him. I encourage you to listen to today's episode and do just that... draw closer to God and get to know him better and love him more. Have a great day!
In today's episode we continue our series on what it means to have "the mind of Christ." Just imagine the possibilities of what your life can become when you begin to think like Jesus about every sphere of life. How might your life change? How might you live in a way that glorifies God and blesses others if you saw life the way Jesus does? Those are some of the issues we wrestle with in this week's episode.
God is not stingy with his grace and love. He has it in abundance and has lavished it upon us in and through his Son, Jesus Christ. What is a proper and natural response to such an outpouring of God's favor and power? Gratitude. Holiness. A life given for the glory of God. Join me today as we reflect on these things together from Ephesians 1:3-14.
Today's Walk in the Word begins a new series in the Book of Ephesians in the New Testament. It's a great book that will help us know Christ better and become more like him. As Christians we want to to walk closely with Christ and Ephesians is just the book to help us do that. Today's episode focuses on the Apostle Paul and what he means when he calls us "saints." What does it mean to be a saint? We'll briefly look at that in today's episode. Thanks for stopping by.
What are those areas of temptation that seem to "sneak up" on you? How do you resist them once they have? Today's podcast offers some help and encouragement in dealing with the temptations and struggles in our lives. Written version - Daily Surrenders - DaleTedder.com
God does not call us to live the Christian life in our own strength or according to our own wisdom. He supplies all we need via his Holy Spirit. Join me in this first episode of A Walk in the Word to hear what I hope will be an encouraging and edifying reflection from God's Word. Today was also an exciting opportunity for character development when I realized I had completed recording and never turned on my mic. Thankfully, my laptop recorded it. I'll have better sound quality for future episodes (hopefully... and in theory).
A weekly prayer guide to help you spend intentional time with God in order to help you cultivate a deeper relationship with him.
This week we begin our journey on what it means to cultivate the mind of Christ and how we can go about it. The good news is that is for all of us... and not just a few. We are working through a series by TM Moore. You can find his resources at Ailbe.org.
What in the world is a worldview? How do you see the world around you? Why are you here? Where did you come from? Where are you going? All these are questions we ought to think about on our pilgrimage through this world. Join me as we think on these things together.
Join us as we begin a series on why we ought to think Christianly and how to cultivate a Christian mind.
Today’s episode is the beginning of working through my book, The Right Path, which is a book of 52 devotions to take you through the year. At the end of each chapter, there is a prayer as well as some prayer prompts to help you pray for yourself, and pray for others. Today’s topic is on the change we need to make in the direction we are walking… to go from a self-focused direction to a God-centered, God-focused direction. There is a user error in the middle of the podcast which is on me… not you. But hopefully it won’t interrupt the flow too much. Thanks for checking out the podcast. Enjoy!
Even though this podcast does not officially start until September 12, I could not help myself. And so I’m giving you a preview of what you can expect when things officially get up and running on the podcast. Enjoy!
On today’s podcast I will be talking about the kingdom of God and what it means to have reformation and revival in the life of an individual, a church, and ultimately, the world.
Join me in this devotion for the fourth day of this advent season. Today’s devotion presents us with a showdown between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day and how he dealt with the question of authority.
What do you want from Jesus? Why are you following him? That is the question Jesus asked his first disciples. It’s a question he still asks us today. Check out this devotional for the third day of advent.
This advent season we are working through a series of devotionals for each day of this special season, as we prepare to celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
This is the first advent devotional of 2021. I’ll be sharing a devotional each day as we move through advent and prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ at Christmas. Please join me for the journey.
In today’s podcast we’re going to take a look at the differences between worldly wisdom and wisdom that comes from God. And will learn how to discern between the two and how we can put the godly wisdom that we find in scripture into practice in our lives.
It’s popular today to talk about being on the right side of history. But what does Jesus say about that? It seems he’s much more concerned about being on the right side of truth. And he also let us know that when we were on the right side of truth we are therefore on the right side of Jesus. That’s what we’ll be talking about in today’s devotional podcast, the right side of truth. Come join us.
Today’s episode looks at the deepest longings of our hearts. Christians believe that God has placed eternity in our hearts and nothing else in this world but God himself can really satisfy that desire.
In today’s podcast we are going to take a look at what it means to craft your personal rule of life. What is a rule of life? What is it not? How can having one serve you in growing in your relationship with Christ and all the other aspects of your life and faith? Today’s podcast is a brief introduction on the value of crafting your own personal rule of life. Enjoy!
In today’s podcast we take a look at the nature of truth and what it means in relationship to Jesus Christ and his claims about himself. Pilate asked Jesus, “what is truth,” as the very incarnation of truth was standing right before him. Check out today’s podcast and learn more about why this is such an important topic
In this episode we take a look at the power and authority Jesus had over evil spirits and how that gives us an example of the real identity of Jesus Christ. He was more than a man and more than a profit but he was the holy one of God. This is a great story about a showdown between Jesus and an evil spirit and gives us a wonderful illustration of the supremacy of Jesus.
I was so excited to share this podcast with you today because I just got back from my renewal leave and had a lot of energy to share some really encouraging words with you today. So in addition to the main content which deals with HOPE, I also had a chance to share with you a new website at the end of the podcast as well as letting you hear some good words that come to us from Psalm 16:11, so I hope you’ll listen to this podcast today and be blessed by it Thanks so much for checking it out.
This episode is about what it means to long for God and the different experiences we have when we’re walking closely with him and when we are not. Is it possible to desire God in both contexts?
In this episode we are going to be looking at the wisdom of having an eternal perspective to help us persevere through the trials of life.
In this episode I’m offering a little encouragement to moms and dads who are trying their best to raise their children in the Christian faith. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but our call to this joyful task is clear. Join me as we talk about what it means to help our children grow in the Christian faith.
As we move toward Pentecost we’re going to begin thinking about the Holy Spirit and what it means to listen for the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life and what it means to obey.
In my Bible study we took a look at Philippians 1:12-18 and learned how the apostle Paul rejoiced that the gospel was being advanced, even while he was in prison. So a couple of the questions we looked at are, what is the gospel and what does it mean to advance it.
This podcast is a Bible study on John 21, about Jesus reinstating Peter and our need to be encouraged. Trying something new with this podcast.
What does it mean to say God loves us? What does it mean to say God is a God of love? Does it make any difference in your life to know God loves you? Should it? These are some of the questions I’ll be discussing in today’s podcast. Welcome along.
Before we can get to a crown we have to go through a cross. Jesus is our king but on his way to his enthronement he was first a suffering servant. Before there’s Easter Sunday, we go through betrayal, sacrificial loving service, and a cross. Let’s not rush to Easter just yet.
Today is Holy Wednesday and I’m going to share a brief devotion on the glorious harmony of scripture that we find running throughout the Bible. Some refer to it as a scarlet thread of redemption that runs from Genesis to Revelation. So join me on the podcast today as we prepare for Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Today on this Holy Tuesday we are reflecting on what it means to finish well. As we walk with Jesus toward the cross we reflect on the goodness of God and his faithfulness to us and his amazing grace that sustains and empowers us to finish a life of faith well.
Based on the devotional service that we have at our church during holy week, this podcast shares some scripture, affirmations of faith, prayer, and a few extra tidbits to help you reflect during this holy week as we look toward the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Nobody wakes up in the morning planning to fail or sin in some spectacular fashion. Instead, it usually happens through those seemingly small daily surrenders that we’re barely paying attention to. And so on today’s podcast we’re going to look at those temptations that sneak up on us and think about how we can fight them with the power God gives us.
Today’s podcast has scripture, prayer, and some other things to help us prepare for the Lenten season as we begin on this Ash Wednesday.
Today’s podcast briefly looks at what it means to call Jesus, the Way. I also share an idea I have for the Lenten season. Come and join me.
Sharing a few thoughts on what the love of God looks like and how it should inform the lives of those who follow Jesus. Happy Valentine’s Day.
A “welcome back” for 2021 on the podcast. Sharing some thoughts and hopes of things that I will share with you in this new year. Check it out.
Today we learn about how the Holy Spirit worked in the life and ministry of Stephen, in the Book of Acts. This Holy Spirit who worked in Stephen is the same Spirit who has moved in and through the lives of followers of Jesus for two thousand years. And the good news is this same Holy Spirit can work in and through your life too!! Just imagine what God might do when we trust him and step out in dependence upon his powerful Spirit.
This is the fourth lesson in our series on Spiritual Power. This lesson focuses on what has to first happen in our lives before we can begin living the spiritual life. God must first do a work to awaken us to our need for him. He must also take up residence in our lives before we can even desire to live the spiritual life, much less actually do so. Join me as we learn more about this from John 3:1-8.
The Holy Spirit spoke and worked in ancient times. He moved mightily in and through the biblical writers. But does the Holy Spirit still speak today? That's a little of what we'll be talking about in this third lesson of our series, "Spiritual Power."
This is the first lesson in the series, The Spiritual Life. This first part is on spiritual power and focuses on the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. This lesson is an introduction to who the Holy Spirit is.
This is an introduction to a new series starting after Labor Day 2020, on cultivating the spiritual life, from a Christian perspective.
This is the seventh lesson on the Book of James in our series, "Living Wisely in Turbulent Times." In this lesson we discuss James 1:22-27. In particular, we take a look at how we can deceive ourselves by going through the motions of empty or useless religion instead of enjoying the fruitful and flourishing life God intends through both the hearing and doing of his Word. Please enjoy this episode and then make sure to share it with a friend.
This is Lesson 6 in our series in James called, "Living Wisely in Turbulent Times." In this lesson, David and I discuss the differences between righteous and unrighteous anger, and how we can tell the difference in our own lives. This is a very timely topic and God's Word has a lot to say about it.
Have you ever thought of yourself as an atheist? Maybe you believe in God and that’s the farthest thing from your mind. In today’s podcast we’re going to think about how we may actually be living a little more like atheists than we care to admit.
Have you ever really thought about how deeply you are loved by God? I don’t think we can ever fully appreciate it. But in today’s episode we’re going to take a look at what God did on our behalf by communicating his love for us through the person and work of his Son, Jesus Christ. “His life for ours” really is a key principle of the universe and sets the tone for who we are.
This is the last episode of a three-part series on being a disciple of Jesus Christ in every sphere of life. Today we’re going to be looking at what it means to live as the light of the world. How can we shine the light of Jesus Christ in the world in which we live? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in today’s podcast.
This is Lesson 5 in our ongoing series on the Book of James. Our series is entitled, "Living Wisely in Turbulent Times." Today Rev. David Preston and I discuss what it means to be a good listener in our communication with others and how ungodly anger can move us in the wrong direction.
In this week’s podcast we are taking a look at what it means to be an influencer for the kingdom of God. We are looking at Matthew 5:13, that focuses on what it means to be the salt of the earth.
In our day of the coronavirus, economic turbulence, racial pain and tension, as well as other agonizing struggles, the world is in desperate need of the salt and light influence of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his kingdom people.
Hey guys, check out this week's lesson that we're calling, "Your Deepest Desires Realized." This is Lesson 4 in our ongoing series, "Living Wisely in Turbulent Times," based on the Book of James. Our Scripture for this lesson is James 1:13-18.
In this episode we will take a look at what the Bible has to say about the importance of the Christian mind. To think Christianly brings glory and honor to God. And, it’s how our lives can be transformed into the likeness of Christ as we learn and live according to God‘s will.
Today’s podcast looks at Solomon’s quest for meaning in his life and how Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son helps us think through this matter.
In today’s study of the Book of James, we are looking at our need for wisdom to help us navigate the trials of life.
A study of the Book of James, this episode focuses on trials, perseverance, character, and the joy that comes from cultivating an eternal perspective, even in the midst of trials and temptations.
Working through Pat Morley’s book, The Christian Man. This was an introduction to the book and a look at the first chapter.
Christianity is a way of seeing and living… a total world and life view… because Jesus Christ is Lord over every sphere of life. Christianity is about a saving, intimate, experiential, relationship with the living God. But it’s more than that, it is a life of holiness… a life in which we are called to be set apart and different from the fallen, broken, sinful, temporal world in which we live. And yet, even as we are called to not be of the world, we are here for the world. God so loved the world and so must we. We are called to bear witness for Christ and his kingdom as his ambassadors and stewards. Join me in this podcast about Christian discipleship that seeks to equip and encourage you to extend the Kingdom of God into every sphere of life.
Ian and I had a great discussion this week, but we need your help. Listen to this week's podcast and then let us know some things you would like to learn more about and how we can think more Christianly about them.
This week on Walking Points, Ian and I discuss what it means for Christians to be the light of the world. I also turned the tables on Ian and got him to share a little about his ministry, Amplify, and the "good works" that help point folks to Christ.
What does it mean to live a new life in Christ? That's the focus of this episode of Walking Points Podcast for Men.
What does it mean for a Christian to be an influence in the world today? How can we effectively serve Christ and others by living as the salt and light he declared we already are? Those are two of the questions Ian and I try to tackle this week.
This week Ian and I finish up our discussion on the worldview & paradigm shift called the Beatitudes.
This week Ian and I are talking about The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:1-12. To get ready for this week's podcast, why not read these verses and think about what they may mean and how closely you resemble the Christian Jesus is describing in these verses. That can be a painful exercise, but it can also bear much fruit as you prayerfully ask the Lord to help you conform more and more to his likeness.
But remember what we shared in the last episode: Such Christlike character presupposes new birth in Christ. You cannot simply "will" it to happen or accomplish it merely through disciplined effort. It starts with a whole new heart that must first replace your old heart. This happens through the work of God's Spirit bringing about regeneration and you responding by repenting of your sins and trusting the Lord Jesus Christ with your whole life.
Ian and I are back with a great discussion on the Sermon on the Mount. Just why did Jesus teach what he did in Matthew 5-7? This week we begin talking about that as well as introducing next week's topic, The Beatitudes.
Today Ian and I begin talking about what it means to love God and neighbor. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy today's episode.
What does it look like to live faithfully for God in the world in which we live? This week Ian and I are talking about a new study coming up, "Kingdom Life in a Fallen World," based on the Sermon on the Mount.
Join Ian and me as we interview Corey Dawson and discuss how he brings his faith into the workplace.
What does it mean to live your life for the sake of others? What does it mean to die to yourself so that your children may bear much, good, and lasting fruit? That's what Jesus means when he says we must die to ourselves and live for others. That is how Jesus lived. That is how he died. That's what we will talk about on today's podcast.
In this episode Ian Stake and I discuss work. Should we think of our jobs as only a career, a way to make money, or even a way to provide for your family? Or is can there be (should there be) an even larger purpose involved?
In today's podcast we talk about what it means to make the most of every opportunity for the glory of God.
We practice the spiritual disciplines to grow in godliness but what exactly is godliness and what are the spiritual disciplines and how in the world do we practice them? That's what we're talking about in today's podcast.
Today's devotional is on proverbs 21, verse 13. "Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered." This is a brief devotional on our need to care for the poor.
In this podcast we will look at what it means to be a marketplace ambassador. In particular we will briefly go over 10 attributes of what a person who represents Christ in the workplace ought to look like.
From the archives, this is an introduction to a Walking Points Podcast I did a couple of years ago with a coworker. These archives contain some great conversations that we had on things that men, who seek to live a Christian life, face every day. I hope you enjoy these.
Not all spirituality is Christian spirituality. Not all things that are considered miracles or necessarily from God. As Christians, we need to learn to discern. That's what today's podcast is all about.
Contrary to what some people may think, wisdom does not come automatically. Just the opposite in fact. It takes intentionality, lots of discipline, and a desire to pursue it. That's what we will be talking about in today's podcast.
What is an eternal perspective? Why do you need one? And if you do need one, how do you cultivate it in your life? That's what we will be talking about today on the podcast.
Godly fathers, with God's help, disciple their children to know Christ and to follow him throughout their lives. But what does that look like? That's what we will be looking at in today's podcast.
What does it mean to extend your faith into every area of your life? That's what it means to follow Christ as his kingdom disciple.
On today's podcast Ian and I continue our conversation on what it means to be a real man. Today we are looking at what it means to have a powerful and transformed life.
On today's podcast we are going to look at those daily surrenders to temptations in your life and their cumulative effect in your life.
In this weeks podcast, David Preston and I discuss the trials and difficulties men face in their various relationships.
How do you become a real man? What does that even mean to be a real man? Where does a real man find his identity in this world? And how does all of that relate to fatherhood?
What is a worldview? Did you know you had one? Worldview involves a lot more than you may think. And it impacts your life more than you may think. Learn more on the podcast today.
Hey guys, check out episode three of theology for men. This week's episode focuses on distracting the Christian mind. Thanks for joining us today.
We hear a lot today in our culture about being on the right side of history. But God calls godly men to be on the right side of truth. That's what we're going to take a look at today.
In this episode David and I explore the first chapter of the Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis. We talk about ways men get distracted from God by the ordinariness of life.
In this episode I take a look at what it means to call Jesus Christ Lord, and then submit to him, in every sphere of your life.
Join David Preston and me as we begin our new series that we are calling, Theology for Men. This video is a "meet and greet," to introduce ourselves to you. Hope you enjoy it.
Godly men have changed... they are not who they once were. And while they have not "arrived" in their faith, they are making strides, with God's help, to become more like Christ.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Find out in this episode of Walking Points.
Growing in the likeness of Christ is key for godly manhood. It's not just outward actions but inward character that needs to be cultivated.
What are the foundations of godly manhood? Today we'll introduce this big idea and talk about the first foundation... the gospel.