Episodes

  • Free from the Love of Money
    Mar 13 2024

    In this episode, James continues the "Becoming Useful to God" Series with a discussion of getting and remaining free from the Love of Money. He discusses Deuteronomy 8 and Luke 16, as well as referencing the life of D. L. Moody.

    You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.

    To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

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    20 mins
  • Humble
    Mar 8 2024

    In this episode, James talks about the characteristic of humility as he continues the "Becoming Useful to God" series. He considers Philippians 2 and the way Christ's humility serves as a paradigm for our humility. He also offers practical tips for becoming more humble as believers.

    You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.

    To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

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    21 mins
  • Studious- Deuteronomy 17
    Mar 7 2024

    In this episode, James continues with his series on Becoming Useful to God by looking at the characteristic of being "Studious" or being a student of God's word. He considers Deuteronomy 17 as a way of underscoring the way God's word transforms our relationship with God and others.

    You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.

    To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

    You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

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    21 mins
  • Prayerful
    Mar 6 2024

    In this episode, James continues the "Becoming Useful to God" series by discussing the Lord's prayer in Luke 11.

    You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.

    To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

    You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

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    17 mins
  • Surrendered
    Mar 5 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Spencer begins a new series on "Becoming Useful to God" based on his book Usefult to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody. He tackles the characteristic of being surrendered to God through the lens of the fear of the Lord in Deuteronomy 6.

    You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.

    To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

    You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

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    14 mins
  • Hasten and Hope
    Mar 1 2024

    In this episode, James discusses 2 Peter 3 and the theme of "hasten and hope."

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    17 mins
  • Witness and Endurance
    Feb 29 2024

    In this episode, James considers the implications of Matthew 24 and its relationship to the theme of "witness and endurance."

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    18 mins
  • Faith and Salvation
    Feb 28 2024

    In this episode, James discusses faith and salvation across the Old and New Testaments. He addresses some of the ideas that tend to confuse modern-day readers seeking to understand the connections between the Old and New Testaments with regard to salvation and ends with a discussion of Ephesians 2 and the humility that inevitably accompanies faith.

    To listen to the episode on God and Change James referenced in the show, click here.

    You can also find additional information on the Old Testament and discipleship on James' Christianity.com author page.

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    24 mins