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Episode 21 - Made To Reflect God’s Image

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565100/fan_mail/new] If you’ve ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns even when you “know better,” the deeper question might be identity. We take a slow, practical look at who God says we are and how that shapes everything from our relationships to our choices under pressure. Using Genesis 1:26-27, we talk about being made in the image of God, created for relationship with him, and entrusted with real influence in the world.  We also dig into the surprising meaning of “rule” in the Bible. Instead of control or status, biblical authority is meant for the flourishing of others. That reframes everyday life: parenting, friendship, work, and even being a neighbor become places where we can reflect the kingdom of God through agape love, kindness, mercy, and steady goodness. We share why kindness resonates so deeply today, and how a life that values people can quietly preach the gospel without a microphone.  From there we challenge a common label many Christians carry around: “sinner” as a primary identity. The New Testament repeatedly calls believers “saints,” and that shift changes how we understand conviction, repentance, and spiritual formation. Conviction is not meant to crush you; it exposes what’s false so God can invite you into life. We connect this to Psalm 37:4, the problem with “follow your heart,” and why delighting in the Lord comes before chasing desires.  Finally, we bring it down to street level with Dallas Willard’s insight about desire not belonging behind the wheel, and we talk forgiveness as one of the clearest ways we mirror God’s character. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Episode 20 - Where Discipleship Meets Conflict

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565100/fan_mail/new] A blowup with someone you live with can turn your own home into a pressure cooker. We start with a simple, relatable scenario: Amy and her roommate Jenny are close, the conflict is real, and Amy knows she’s at fault. From there, we ask a different kind of question than “How do I win this?” We ask what it looks like to live as a disciple of Jesus when tension is loud, awkward, and unavoidable. We lean into Jesus’ teachings and the Kingdom of God by getting practical with God’s character: love, kindness, patience, faithfulness, and wisdom. If God defines those qualities, then discipleship means learning to embody them in the exact place we’d rather react. We talk about love as agape, choosing what is good for the other even when it costs us, and we show how a small act, like buying your roommate’s favorite ice cream or choosing quality time, can shift the whole emotional climate of a home. We also name the gap between feelings and obedience. Love isn’t a mood, and acting lovingly isn’t “fake” when your emotions haven’t caught up yet. It’s surrender, not performance, and we believe the Holy Spirit meets us there with guidance and power to repair what we can’t fix on our own. We end by pushing reconciliation past “I’m sorry” toward rebuilding trust and learning to love each other better. If this resonates, subscribe, share the show with a friend who’s navigating conflict, and leave a review so more people can find it. What relationship are you trying to rebuild right now?

Episode 19 - Yes On The Table

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565100/fan_mail/new] What would happen if you stopped negotiating with God every morning and started the day with one honest prayer: “Lord, my answer is yes”? That question can feel thrilling or terrifying, and that reaction tells us a lot about the stories we carry about God’s character. We talk through what a “yes” posture actually means in Christian discipleship and spiritual formation. It is not people-pleasing or saying yes to every good idea. It is a Spirit-led way of life where we learn to trust God’s goodness and join Him in what He’s already doing. Scott connects the theme to the biblical picture of God using Israel to reveal His glory to the nations, then points to Jesus’ own pattern: doing what He sees the Father doing. We keep coming back to a practical question Dallas Willard often raised: if Jesus were me, who would He be in this moment? Along the way, we share stories that make the kingdom of God feel concrete: Amy opening her home in a long-term “yes” that becomes family for a survivor rebuilding her life, a group of believers choosing service over complaint in a short-staffed restaurant that sparks an Iranian family’s conversion, and a simple act of help in a dressing room that leaves someone overflowing with joy. We also name what gets in the way, including anxiety, shame, and fearful narratives about God, and how conviction can lead to repentance and deeper trust. If you’re hungry for a more abundant life that looks like Jesus in everyday places, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these conversations. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVqyW_mDGBZ/?igsh=MTlsd3M5b25nNDdtcg== Jumping through Fires: The Gripping Story of One Man's Escape from Revolution to Redemption - Kindle edition by Nasser, David. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. [https://www.amazon.com/Jumping-through-Fires-Revolution-Redemption-ebook/dp/B00B856AUU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CKALT9G44621&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gluDYU80OzfJ5YOGxzyPpw.Zxv9HrW-OaZoh0ty8vWkhD0f2Ir8blNqL4P7hMyT0w4&dib_tag=se&keywords=jumping+over+fire+david+nasser&qid=1776299647&sprefix=jumping+over+fire+david+nasser%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1]

Episode 18 Jesus Is Here

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565100/fan_mail/new] God’s omnipresence is easy to affirm and surprisingly hard to live. We’re Scott and Amy, and we get honest about the gap between Christian belief and Tuesday afternoon behavior. Psalm 139 says there’s nowhere we can go from God’s presence, but most of us still move through the day like we’re on our own, filtering our choices based on who we think is “in the room.” We dig into how Jesus actually lives. In John 5:19, Jesus describes a dependent relationship where he does what he sees the Father doing, a life shaped by attention, trust, and responsiveness. If that’s how Jesus walks, then Christian discipleship is more than learning ideas; it’s learning awareness. We talk about the Holy Spirit, the kingdom of God here and now, and why “God is with me” changes the way we handle stress, temptation, joy, and everyday decisions. Then we make it practical. We share how the spiritual discipline of solitude trains us to recognize God’s presence, how ordinary places like your car can become a space for ongoing conversation with Christ, and why the mindset matters: doing life with God instead of doing tasks for God. We also bring in Practicing the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence, plus simple tools like saying “Jesus is here” and setting a repeating phone reminder to re-center your mind. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one moment today where you want to practice remembering God is here? The Practice of the Presence of God: Lawrence, Brother: 9780883681053: Amazon.com: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8850VLH970EA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0JbbCnORlmIwm1oXa3yxIz0ycE0Wo6C2Yzpkzoj6oZDj7GJGP2DUO3tA77ibwcjnrEb2OlbIsvTYtqpAgpTUpW-awoHhQIJZ6qOGMOak0KeDeg4TWtmot31-TY7Aq6Ri_AzhGaXAyGkq2qFEtwaxaoiFl_1lhj0lgcssnHPeR1vrkpxrXa4Ln0N3QlB3NypmxiCw9TSVVQT74S3ueFPGR2v425hZthbYZ5mgt5FAhwA.dUKjF6FiMxmFeBQiv7dcreY_VdZmHc3TcGdZRidMboQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=practicing+the+presence+of+god+by+brother+lawrence&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1776375996&sprefix=praciticing%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1]

Episode 17 - Practicing Kingdom Culture - Praise

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2565100/fan_mail/new] Heaven isn’t only a destination. It has a culture, a way of seeing and living shaped by who God is. We sit down with one simple goal: practice “heaven’s language” out loud, so we’re not stuck repeating the world’s scripts about fear, scarcity, and distrust. We start with Exodus 34:6-7, where God proclaims his own name and character: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, forgiving sin while remaining just. Then we turn that Scripture into a living exercise, naming the attributes of God one by one, the way you might join the worship of heaven and let truth recalibrate your heart. Along the way we talk about how easy it is to carry false narratives about God, even when we don’t realize it, and how naming what’s true can confront those stories gently but firmly. We linger on anchors like “God is good” and “God is love,” then expand into mercy, kindness, wisdom, trustworthiness, faithfulness, generosity, holiness, power, mystery, and the surprising nearness of a God who listens. If you want a practical Christian spirituality rhythm for your week, this is it: Scripture, worship, and a steady stream of truth about God’s character that you can return to when your mind spirals. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with one attribute of God you’re choosing to believe today.