The Pure Worship Podcast

Speak It Out

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Hey, I don't know how you grew up, but I didn't grow up understanding the power of my voice to BRING LIFE in the supernatural. I was turned off by the abuse of this principle by the "name it, claim it" camp, and I allowed this to stifle a very good thing. In this podcast, we discuss the power of keeping yourself moving in the right direction by using your mouth to agree OUT LOUD with the things God has said, with His promises AND His principles. It seems every day that someone new walks away from Christianity, and you gotta wonder what we can do to keep ourselves from letting this happen to us and those we love! If you're concerned, like me, you simply MUST listen to this conversation. The principles we outline here will help keep you running in the right direction, no matter what craziness is happening around you.  Don't forget to subscribe to our email newsletter here: http://www.jeffdeyo.com/join-jeffs-email-list/ [http://www.jeffdeyo.com/join-jeffs-email-list/] And make sure you follow Jeff and Josh on social media: @jeffdeyo @joshua.n.edwards

Counterfeit Encounters

Have you ever considered the fact that the beautiful symbols of Christianity—the cross, communion, and other sacraments—can turn into a HUGE stumbling block toward real, vibrant relationship with God? Seems like we—along with the Israelites—are often dead set on finding something we can see, feel, or touch to engage with, instead of being content to connect relationally with our invisible God. Many of us even worship our emotions or our church experiences rather than attempt to take the time to learn to actually BE WITH the person of God. One on one. Granted, it is fairly difficult to wrap our minds around HOW to engage with the Being who spoke life into existence, and it is much easier to attempt to walk in close fellowship with religious activities. And so, in this podcast, we've determined to expose the unintentional golden calves that can easily "stand in" for true relationship with God. **Don't forget, you can join our family in providing clean water for those who don't have any by giving toward our 10K run here: https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos [https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos]

Come Boldly

So many times, we find ourselves needing to UNLEARN things we’ve previously learned about God, that is, especially if we're hoping to approach Him with the FREEDOM He desires. Unfortunately, we end up making up our own rules and procedures, often because of our own insecurities and failings. All the while, God has already done everything that is necessary to break down the barriers between us, to wash away our shortcomings, to tear away the veil, to make a way!!! And he simply invites us to accept his invitation to come to Him. In this week's podcast, Josh and Jeff explain what it means to come boldly before the throne of God, dispelling the notion that shame should keep you from coming or that coming boldly equates to coming with arrogance. Let's go! Also, please join Jeff and his family by giving TODAY as the run a special 10k this Saturday, November 16, to raise money to build water wells for people who don't have clean water, ultimately opening the door for them to hear the Gospel. You can contribute here: https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos [https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos]

Spring Up, Oh Well

There’s much that can be said about hunger and thirst, but it might surprise you to hear us say that they aren’t actually bad! In fact, would you believe us if we told you that hunger and thirst are an enormous blessing from God?? Yep, in today’s podcast Josh and I are going to debunk a myth about these two concepts as well as encourage you to refresh yourself spiritually by drinking deeply and continually from the rivers of God's living water. Many of us walk around dry and cracked, literally dying of thirst, completely void of spiritual water in their lives – spending vast amounts of time drinking from the wells of this world, only to find ourselves spiritually parched. Psalm 63:1 declares, “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” The only difference between us and the psalmist is that many of us don’t recognize our own depravity. Join us today to learn more. Please help me celebrate my 50th birthday (today, Nov. 5) by giving to support my family's efforts to raise money to build water wells for needy families as we run a 10k on Sat Nov. 16. My goal is to raise $2,500 for my birthday, but any amount helps! Please partner with us by giving here: https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos [https://celebrationmn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/stl-fundraiser-deyos] ALSO, if you would like to help Josh's friends feed the hungry, please, please reach out to them at JesusFood.org.

What's So Great About Heaven?

Have you ever thought to yourself, “Oh, I hope God doesn’t come back just yet; I’m really looking forward to that 10 day Bahamas trip next summer.” Or, “I really hope Jesus doesn’t return in the next 30 days; I just can’t wait to get that new iPhone!” There's something not quite right when we're more excited about this earth than we are about Heaven. We know Paul said to live is Christ and to die is gain. So he clearly had the perspective that moving on from this earth is a big time promotion. So why all the fuss? Is it the unknowns, or is it something deeper? In this podcast, Josh and I are going to take a closer look at the most amazing thing about Heaven. Spoiler; it's not the golden streets! By the way, if you would like to get a copy of Jeff's book, Awakening Pure Worship, you can visit www.jeffdeyo.com [http://www.jeffdeyo.com] or purchase one on Amazon. If you have any questions about today's or any other episode, feel free to comment on the app or email us here: info@jeffdeyo.com [info@jeffdeyo.com]. Thanks!