298 – Do you ever feel like your life is full of unsolved problems?

Life seems to be racing along and it’s hard to deal with everything when it comes up.

This can happen on a personal level, but it happens at work, at school, at church. And just think of all the unsolved problems on a national and international level as well.

But the solution is more than just finding a way to get all these problems resolved.

Believe it or not, it’s more about how you see yourself. Because how you see yourself has a huge influence on how you act, interact and react with other people and situations, and how you resolve problems.

In this week’s episode we’re going to talk about how seeing yourself from a spiritual perspective will help you see your life is not defined by all the unsolved problems in your life.

And we'll look at how Jesus didn't just solve someone's accumulated problems. He disposed of them all at once.

You can do this too, when you know who you are as the image and likeness of God.

Show notes: To read a full transcript of this episode and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/298.

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297 – Do you know who you are?

When you ask someone who they are, all too often, they respond with what they do or maybe what their hobbies and interests are.

Sometimes they define themselves by their past, either good or bad, their education, their social and economic status, their cultural, religious, ethnicity and/or country of origin.

But none of these descriptions really answer the question, Who are you?

How would you answer the question: Who are you?

In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore why this is such an important question, and why it’s even more important to find the right answer to who you are.

Playlist of previous episodes on finding your spiritual identity: The Journey of Self-Disocovery

Show notes: Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/297

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296 – What if Jesus was interviewing people to work for him?

Would you apply for the job? How would you get ready for the interview?

Do you think Jesus would hire you?

I know, it sounds kind of odd to even talk about this. But when someone asked me these questions, it got me to thinking.

How did Jesus choose people to work for him? We call them his disciples. But they were working for him and with him. He gave them on-the-job training for three years.

How does Christ choose people to work for him today, to follow him?

Have you ever felt called by Christ to do a particular task or embark on a life purpose, but you haven’t really felt qualified to do it?

In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about

• What it means to work for Christ
• How to prepare ourselves to be ready when Christ puts a calling on our hearts
• How to respond to Christ's calling
• Christ doesn't always hire you for the job you think you're qualified for

Christ is constantly choosing you. He is constantly calling you to work for him. How will you respond?

Show notes: Full episode transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/296

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295 – What do you think of when you hear the phrase: worshiping idols?

You probably think of something that happened thousands of years ago, but isn't relevant in today's world.

I mean really, who bows down to idols today?

Well, you’d be surprised. We may not make idols the way people in the Bible did, but there are modern day idols that we need to quit worshiping.

My guest this week, Jake Doberenz, host of the Smashing Idols Podcast, talks about some of the idols in today’s world that even the church has been bowing down to. And he’ll share:

• How to realize this is what’s going on when you’re not aware of it
• How to quit worshiping these modern day idols
• How to destroy them
• The blessings that come when you do this.

Jake says there are often times when we have to make choices in life. We can’t follow the world and Christ at the same time. We can’t serve a materialistic way of life and God. We need to serve God and follow Christ.

And in the process, not to make idols out of our own opinions and perspectives.

Jake Doberenz info:
Website: www.jakedoberenz.com/
Podcast and newsletter: https://jakedoberenz.substack.com/
Theophany Media, Jake's podcast production co. www.theophanymedia.com

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Transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/295

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294 – Are you tired of all the theological debates?

Social media is full of people from different churches "explaining" why their theology is right and everyone else's theology is wrong.

The basic problem is they are defining what it means to be a true Christian by doctrinal beliefs instead of actually living the teachings of Jesus in their daily lives.

This mistake has gone on for at least 1,700 years.

It's time to stop the theological debate mindset, trying to prove you are right.

In this week's episode I talk about:

• The attitude behind this urge to debate and condemn everyone who disagrees with you theologically
• It’s not how Jesus wants you to share your faith
• How to interact with someone who's trying to debate with you
• And most importantly, a more effective way to share your faith

Jesus didn't prove he was the Messiah by his words. He told people to look at what he was doing, because what he did was fulfilling the Messianic prophecies.

We need to follow his example.

Quit trying to prove you are a Christian, or disprove someone else is, based on doctrines and theology. Let people see how you are following in Jesus’s footsteps in healing and blessing mankind.

Previous episodes

• Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?
• Episode 105: Why Isn’t There Unity in the Body of Christ?

Show notes: Transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/294

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293 – Can you see God's beauty in yourself?

Have you ever been out in nature and were just amazed at the beauty of the scene in front of you?

Maybe you were in a forest with towering trees above. Maybe it was a view of majestic mountains that took your breath away. Maybe it was the crisp yellow and red of fall foliage.

Or maybe it’s just the tulips and daffodils, the lilacs, iris, and the peonies blooming in your own yard showing the beauty of God’s creation.

Now think about yourself. Do you see yourself as beautiful? I’m not talking about your outward appearance. I’m talking about who you are spiritually.

In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about

• Discovering the spiritual beauty which God is the source of
• The more you understand your relationship with God, the more you’ll discover God’s beauty in you, in everyone around you
• How this awareness brings healing into your life on a deep level

You are the reflection of God’s beauty, the beauty of holiness.

When you are conscious of your God-given beauty, then you can see this beauty everywhere and in everyone.

And this brings healing to you and your world.

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Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/293

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292 – How do you deal with evil influences in your life?

What do you do when you, or someone you know, is barraged by and overcome with evil influences?

How do you respond? How do you pray?

There no simple answers to these questions. But in this week's episode, we're going to look at how Jesus dealt with and healed people described in the Bible as being possessed with evil spirits, or demons. And we’ll talk about how you can follow his example.

• What did Jesus do and say when he cast out evil spirits?
• What guidance did he give his disciples (including you and me)?
• What mistakes should you avoid when you pray to cast out evil spirits

When you truly imbibe the spirit of Christ and follow in his footsteps, you will be able to get rid of the evil influences in your life, whether you call the evils spirits or demons.

But it is never through any power of your own. Even Jesus acknowledged it was God who worked through him. And so it is with you and me.

Christ gives you the authority. God gives you the power to cast out evil.

Listen for the voice of Christ encouraging, empowering, and guiding you. The world needs your faithfulness to Christ right now in every way possible.

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291 – What does it really mean to preach the Gospel to all creation?

How do you feel when you read Jesus’s command to his disciples to preach the gospel to every creature, to all creation, to all mankind?

Does this get you excited to go share your faith with as many people as possible?

Or does it make you cringe because you don’t feel qualified to preach the gospel to even one or two people, let alone the whole world? And how would you be able to do that anyway?

Or maybe you just shrug your shoulders because you decide this command of Jesus really only applied to his immediate disciples at the time, or to preachers and evangelists today.

In this episode we’re going to talk about the idea of preaching the gospel to all creation and how that applies to you.

• You have a ministry
• Start where you are
• Watch for opportunities to share your faith
• The best way to preach the Gospel is to live your faith every day
• And pray for God's guidance on who you can tell about the kingdom of heaven

God has called you to let your light shine, to share your faith and your love for Christ with others.

Sometimes it’s just by living your faith, sometimes with words, but always it’s with love for God and all God’s children.

Previous episodes mentioned:
Episode 32: The Parable of the Unbaked Cake
Episode 288: Jesus’s Death on the Cross Does not Save You from Your Sins; it’s His Resurrection

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/291

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