Phil Pringle Podcast

Finding Peace Through the Shepherd: A Journey Through Psalm 23

This meditation on Psalm 23 invites us into a profound exploration of peace in the midst of anxiety. We're reminded that contentment begins with recognising the Lord as our shepherd—not just our Saviour, but our Lord who sits at the centre of our lives. The psalm reveals a beautiful progression: from declaring we shall not want, to being made to lie down in green pastures, to walking beside still waters where our souls find restoration. What's particularly striking is the emphasis on presence over circumstance. When we walk through valleys shadowed by death, we're called to keep walking, not to set up camp in our suffering. The secret isn't the absence of enemies but the presence of a table prepared before us, abundant and overflowing. This isn't just ancient poetry—it's a practical roadmap for reducing anxiety by shifting our focus from what we lack to who we have. The imagery of oil anointing our heads and cups running over speaks to God's nature as a God of abundance, not scarcity. When we truly grasp that goodness and mercy are chasing us down rather than past mistakes haunting us, we step into a dimension of peace that transforms our emotional and spiritual landscape.   Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/]   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving]   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1]  https://instagram.com/philpringle [https://instagram.com/philpringle] https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle [https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle] https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl [https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl] https://twitter.com/philpringle [https://twitter.com/philpringle]    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store [https://philpringle.com/store]

Awakening Your Faith: Speaking Peace to Life's Storms

This sermon addresses the epidemic of anxiety and worry in modern life by examining Jesus' calming of the storm in Mark 4. The central message is that Jesus desires believers to wake up to their own authority and faith rather than living in constant anxiety. Through the story of Jesus sleeping during the storm while His disciples panicked, I illustrate that Christ wants us to exercise the same authority He demonstrated—speaking to our circumstances and rebuking the chaos that enters our lives. The sermon emphasises that anxiety comes uninvited but can be combated through understanding our spiritual authority in Christ. Rather than waking Jesus with worried prayers, believers are called to wake up their own faith and actively rebuke the demonic forces behind confusion and distress. The message concludes with the powerful truth that God's peace, which surpasses understanding, will guard our hearts and minds when we exercise our authority in Christ.   Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/]   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving]   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1]  https://instagram.com/philpringle [https://instagram.com/philpringle] https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle [https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle] https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl [https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl] https://twitter.com/philpringle [https://twitter.com/philpringle]    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store [https://philpringle.com/store]

Finding Rest Through God's Presence: Overcoming Anxiety by Waiting on the Lord

This sermon addresses the practical challenge of casting our cares upon God and finding genuine relief from anxiety. I emphasises that simply praying a quick prayer to release our worries is insufficient; instead, we must intentionally spend time waiting in God's presence. Through this deliberate practice of waiting, an exchange occurs—we receive God's strength while He takes our burdens. The message highlights the importance of daily, distraction-free time with God, the spiritual practice of speaking in tongues as a means of rest and refreshing, and the transformative power of being mindful of God's presence throughout our daily lives. The sermon concludes with an encouragement to prioritise time with the Lord as essential for experiencing the peace and restoration He promises.   Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/]   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving]   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1]  https://instagram.com/philpringle [https://instagram.com/philpringle] https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle [https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle] https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl [https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl] https://twitter.com/philpringle [https://twitter.com/philpringle]    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store [https://philpringle.com/store]

How to Starve Anxiety & Feed Your Soul on God’s Word

Mental health struggles are real – and if you’ve been searching for how to manage anxiety, deal with stress, or just find peace, you’re not alone. But science can’t solve what is spiritual at its core. This message tackles one of our most pressing struggles: anxiety. Drawing from Philippians 4, we discover that managing anxiety isn't about wishing our circumstances would change, but about making intentional changes in what we allow into our minds and spirits. The apostle Paul's instruction to 'think on these things' - things that are lovely, pure, and of good report - isn't just wishful thinking; it's a practical command we can actually obey. The key insight here is revolutionary: we become what we feed on. Just as a starved lion loses to a well-fed dog, our anxiety loses power when we stop feeding it through negative media, toxic conversations, and endless streams of fear-inducing content. Instead, when we nourish ourselves with God's Word through meditation - not casual reading, but deep, repetitive chewing like a cow chews its cud - that Word becomes engrafted into our souls. The beautiful imagery from Psalm 1 shows us that meditating on Scripture day and night makes us like trees planted by rivers of water, naturally bearing fruit without struggle. This isn't about striving; it's about positioning ourselves where the life-giving water of God's Word can be absorbed into our very being, transforming us from glory to glory.   Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/]   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving]   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1]  https://instagram.com/philpringle [https://instagram.com/philpringle] https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle [https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle] https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl [https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl] https://twitter.com/philpringle [https://twitter.com/philpringle]    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store [https://philpringle.com/store]

The God of Hope: Finding Joy and Peace in Desperate Times

This powerful message centers on Romans 15:13, revealing God as the God of hope who fills us with joy and peace through the Holy Spirit. We're reminded that in a world drowning in anxiety and depression, we have access to an abundant supply of hope—not just a small measure, but an overflowing abundance. The key lies in believing, in switching our faith on even when circumstances scream otherwise. The message challenges us to move beyond emotional self-protection that comes from past disappointments and to embrace big dreams again. There's profound wisdom here about how failure isn't the end but part of our spiritual development, building emotional resilience and strength. We're encouraged to become hope-givers ourselves, understanding that what we sow we will reap—when we encourage others, our own souls receive encouragement. The transformative truth is that God is present right now, ready to fill us with His Spirit, offering a completely different way of thinking and living that stands in stark contrast to the world's culture of complaint and negativity. This isn't about denying reality but about accessing divine reality, where God's light arises even when darkness covers the earth.   Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/]   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving [https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving]   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1]  https://instagram.com/philpringle [https://instagram.com/philpringle] https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle [https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle] https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl [https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl] https://twitter.com/philpringle [https://twitter.com/philpringle]    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store [https://philpringle.com/store]