Summary: In this episode of the Dusty Boys podcast, Justin, Ben, and Patrick discuss misconceptions around God's kingdom and His will. They debunk the idea that God's will is a rigid, rule-based system and emphasize the relational, life-giving nature of God's kingdom. Patrick shares his journey of discovering God's true will for his life, while Ben and Justin offer insights on aligning prayer with God's broader vision.

(P.S. Don't worry about Patrick's heretical intro. He's on the right track now.)

Should I Listen? If you've struggled with understanding God's will for your life or wrestled with misconceptions about God's kingdom, this episode will bring clarity and comfort. Expect deep reflections, humorous anecdotes, and practical advice on aligning your prayer with God's heart.

Episode Highlights:

1. Reflections:
   • [00:00:00] - False Intros: Justin starts with an exaggerated intro: "God has 100 percent completely abandoned humanity and all of earth. Let's get dusty."
   • [00:01:00] - Ben's example: "If you don't figure out what God wants and pray against it, He's actually going to curse you."
   • [00:01:30] - Patrick's attempt: "God is just going to bring His kingdom down and everything is just going to be fun."
   • [00:02:00] - Patrick shares his college experience feeling abandoned by God when he wasn't doing what he thought God wanted.
   • [00:03:30] - Ben: "We can often find ourselves believing we have more power over God's behavior than His character does."
   • [00:04:30] - Ben emphasizes that God's kingdom is about His loving rule that restores and heals rather than a rigid, punitive system.
   • [00:07:30] - Justin shares how he was afraid to pray for healing due to fear of misunderstanding God's will.
   • [00:09:30] - Patrick expresses his realization that pastoral ministry may not be God's will for him, finding fulfillment in counseling instead.
   • [00:11:00] - Ben: "God's kingdom is about calling people to be selfless and putting others first."
   • [00:13:30] - Ben encourages praying for God's kingdom to come to your community while also asking how you can help.
   • [00:15:30] - Aligning with God's will means trusting that He knows best how to fulfill His kingdom vision.
2. Conversations:
   • [00:25:00] - Joel: What is God's will in light of living in freedom?
   • [00:32:00] - Vanya: God's will is more than happiness; it's continuous joy in Him.
   • [00:39:00] - Zyda: God is greater than our earthly definitions of a good father.
   • [00:44:00] - Liz: God's kingdom is already here, and we should focus on Him.

Memorable Quotes:

• "We can often find ourselves believing we have more power over God's behavior than His character does." - Ben
• "God's kingdom is not about being restrictive but calling us to selfless love and putting others first." - Justin
• "God does desire for me to be happy, and that's okay." - Patrick

Resources Mentioned:

• Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
• Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Cancel Corner:

• Justin: @jkhoe - "Cancel Justin for scaring Patrick into the truth with that coffee conversation."
• Ben: @benjaminwilliams - "Cancel Ben for admitting to getting dusty in Europe and bringing bad jokes back to the podcast."
• Patrick: @pking02_5 - "Cancel Patrick for not getting the heretical intro assignment r

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