Why Mental Health Isn't Enough
We talk a lot about mental health these days, and that’s a good thing. But what if there’s something even deeper we’re missing? In this reflection, John explores why peace of mind, while valuable, wa...
27 Okt 202512min
41. The True Meaning of "Jesus Christ Is Lord" (Philippians 2 Explained)
“God will meet all your needs…” You’ve probably heard that line before, maybe hanging in a frame or scribbled in a journal. But what did Paul really mean when he wrote it from a prison cell to a strug...
22 Okt 202514min
40. God Will Meet All Your Needs
Paul is writing from a world where generosity was often about power, the rich giving so the poor would owe them something. But in this new Jesus-shaped community, giving is about love. Gratitude is re...
21 Okt 202511min
39. The Secret to Being Content in Every Circumstance (w/Nancy Ortberg)
What if the secret to joy isn’t more but less? John and Nancy reflect on a lighthouse keeper’s sacred task (watcher of the infinite) and draw a striking parallel to our own spiritual calling. Contentm...
20 Okt 202510min
38. How Religion Can Make People Worse (and what to do about it)
Paul’s strong language in Philippians 3 might be surprising to our modern sensibilities, “Watch out for those dogs, those evildoers…” It sounds harsh, but his concern runs deep. He’s warning the churc...
17 Okt 202514min
37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act
As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or h...
16 Okt 202513min
36. How to Renew Your Mind (Philippians 4:8 Explained)
Today, John talks about how Paul understood that we cannot live a life of peace and joy without first tending to the garden of our thoughts. If our thinking is careless, our living will be reactive an...
15 Okt 202513min
35. How to Pray When You Feel Anxious
Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6-7 invite us to bring our worries to God — not to control outcomes, but to open our hearts. John shares how Jerry Hawthorne, Dallas Willard, and Joni Eareckson Tada each...
14 Okt 202513min
