The Undivided Podcast

What is The Undivided? | Episode 20

Thanks for listening to this week's episode! Today Pastor Johnny shares what The Undivided is and what counseling and discipleship work looks like in the ministry outside of the podcast. He digs into why so many addictive patterns are really attempts to medicate deep hurt. We talk about naming sin clearly while also walking back into our stories with God so our experiences stop defining our identity.  • Naming pornography and other behaviors as sin while also seeing them as symptoms  • Dopamine as a “cheat code” we use to avoid pain and grief  • Sitting with people in their stories through tears, trauma, and regret  • The broken arm analogy for counseling: we help set, God heals  • Comparing what felt normal growing up to what Scripture calls healthy  • Grieving the gap between what we needed and what we got  • Submitting little t truth to Big T Truth and watching identity shift  • Practical invitation for one-on-one or Zoom counseling and referrals when needed Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553860/support] You can learn more about our ministry and contact us at https://www.theundivided.org [https://www.theundivided.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361] https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram & TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/theundividedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theundividedpodcast

The Discipline To Finish Strong | Episode 19

Thank you for listening to this week's episode!  Today the topic of self discipline is anchored in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 discussing the Christian life being like a race that demands training, purpose, and endurance. Pastor Johnny shares practical ways to bring body and mind under submission so we can resist temptation, walk in instant obedience, and finish strong with integrity.  • Paul’s picture of running to win and training for an eternal crown  • self-discipline as bringing the body under submission instead of living for comfort  • asking what we really “need” versus what the flesh wants  • fasting as a spiritual discipline that trains instant obedience  • using intentional discomfort to build strength for temptation and addiction battles  • practical drills like cold showers and choosing healthy food on purpose  • spiritual warfare mindset that refuses to box the air  • finishing strong so we are not disqualified for the prize  Check out "The Courage to Be Healed" by: Mark Rutland Amazon Link - https://a.co/d/0ewG9KvK Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553860/support] You can learn more about our ministry and contact us at https://www.theundivided.org [https://www.theundivided.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361] https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram & TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/theundividedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theundividedpodcast

What Do We Give to the God That Has Everything? | Episode 18

Thank you for listening to this week's episode! Today Pastor Johnny asks what do we have to give to the God who has everything? And lands on a clear answer: relationship, faith, and action. We unpack Luke 18 and James 2 to show how persistent prayer and obedient works reveal a living faith that bears fruit. • the core question of what God desires from us • persistent prayer in Luke 18 and its meaning • faith defined as trust that acts • James 2 and faith proven by works • fruit of the Spirit versus cravings of the flesh • living as ambassadors with visible witness • conviction and discipline as gifts that realign desire • choosing obedience from acceptance, not for it Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553860/support] You can learn more about our ministry and contact us at https://www.theundivided.org [https://www.theundivided.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361] https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram & TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/theundividedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theundividedpodcast

Love That Gives | Episode 17

Thank you for listening to this week's episode!  Today we explore love as God defines it—self-giving, obedient, and aimed at people—and ask whether our daily lives show that we live loving that way. Johnny calls listeners to receive Christ’s love and then spend themselves on neighbors, marriages, and communities. • Love as action and sacrifice from John 3:16 • Command to love one another like Jesus loves • Obedience as evidence of love for God • Peter’s call to feed Jesus’ sheep • The greatest commandments applied to daily life • Who counts as a neighbor and why it matters • Marriage as a picture of Christ and the church • Invitation to receive Jesus and return to God • Prayer for courage and next steps Check out Christian Grant's new album HERE! christiangrantmusic.com/music Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553860/support] You can learn more about our ministry and contact us at https://www.theundivided.org [https://www.theundivided.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361] https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram & TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/theundividedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theundividedpodcast

Repent And Believe | Episode 16

Thank you for listening to this week's episode!  Today we unpack what it means to turn from sin and trust Jesus as Lord, why every person needs to respond, and how life changes on the other side of repentance. Scripture anchors the call, assurance steadies the heart, and a clear next step invites action. • the meaning of repentance as a turning to Jesus • belief defined as trusting Jesus as Lord • why we must repent from Romans 3 • freedom, sanctification and eternal life in Romans 6 • everyone called to repent in Acts 2 • walking in the light and confession in 1 John 1 • assurance of salvation from John 10 • daily discipleship and practical next steps • invitation to prayer and local church connection Check out thechurchwaffle.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553860/support] You can learn more about our ministry and contact us at https://www.theundivided.org [https://www.theundivided.org/] https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584102294361] https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@TheUndividedPodcast] Follow us on Instagram & TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/theundividedpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@theundividedpodcast