Absence of Anxiety - EP361
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This episode explores a surprising part of anxiety recovery: when anxiety lifts or you begin to feel calm, it can feel unfamiliar — even scary. The hosts explain that after long periods of worry and stress, your brain gets so used to scanning for threats that the absence of anxiety feels strange and unsettling. They call this experience panicogenic relaxation. We as Christians call it surrender. He alone can fill the anxiety void.
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Know God or No God -EP 360
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Tonight we will hear from Mr. James Ells, senior pastor of The Gathering Church in Clermont, Florida. Joined by Mr. Dave Smth.
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Simple Truth - EP 359 Dave Smith
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Dave smith joins me on the podcast today. Happy New Year to all! He is a Pastor, and author of an amazing book called "Even Old Dogs Can Teach new Tricks". For sale on Amazon, and he is donating the proceeds To GSR to help us offset some expenses. You will truly enjoy this. Thanks for being here. God Bless you in 2026. Link to the book on Amazon:
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I QUIT-EP358
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This is a personal look into Fritz's journey, and he candidly shares about the personal struggles and the podcast future. Thank you to all who listen faithfully, and it is our prayer that we have affected you some how in a poisitive way. God Bless and see you soon.
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Watch This - EP357
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"Watch This" – Explaining the Bible with Clarity and Power When someone says, “Watch this,” it usually means something important is about to happen. But when Greg says it, It grabs your attention. Now imagine applying that phrase to the Bible—the living Word of God. Every time we open it, God is saying, “Watch this. Watch what I’ve done, watch what I’m doing, and watch what I will do.”
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Little "g" gods-EP356
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Knowing god vs. Knowing God: Identifying Little 'g' gods in Your Life In the Christian walk, there is a profound difference between knowing god (in a vague, cultural, or superficial sense) and truly knowing God—the living, holy, personal capital ‘G’ God of Scripture. One leads to religion without transformation, while the other leads to relationship, reverence, and revival. 1. "Knowing god": The Danger of Substitutes When we say someone "knows god" in the lowercase sense, it often means: A generic belief in a higher power without commitment to Jesus Christ. An idea of god...
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Spiritual Responses-EP355
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Spiritual Responses: Key Points for a Christian Life In our journey of faith, how we respond spiritually to life’s challenges, blessings, and questions deeply reflects our walk with Christ. Here are some core principles and key points to guide your spiritual responses: 1. Respond with Faith, Not Fear "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." – 2 Timothy 1:7 Faith trusts God even when the outcome is unclear. Fear reacts; faith responds. A spiritual response says, “I don’t understand this, but I know God is still in control.” 2....
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Risen By the Blood-EP354
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The phrase "Risen By the Blood" holds powerful meaning, especially when viewed through the lens of Easter Sunday, the cornerstone of the Christian faith. It captures the essence of what Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection—not just rising from the grave, but raising us with Him through the power of His shed blood. 1. The Blood: A Sacrifice That Saves Before resurrection came the crucifixion, where Jesus shed His blood as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. In the Old Testament, the blood of animals was used for atonement, but it was temporary. Jesus, the spotless...
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Lighting Strikes Twice-EP353
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Crisis of Faith-EP352
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Crisis of Faith: A crisis of faith is a deeply personal and often painful experience where a believer struggles with doubts about God, His goodness, or their beliefs. While it can feel like spiritual darkness, it is not uncommon—many strong Christians have faced seasons of questioning and uncertainty. 1. Understanding a Crisis of Faith A crisis of faith can be triggered by: Personal suffering – Loss, illness, unanswered prayers, or hardships can make God seem distant. Unfulfilled expectations – When life doesn’t go as planned, we may question God’s promises. Intellectual...
info_outlineThe phrase “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him” comes from Job 13:15 and is one of the most profound declarations of faith in the entire Bible.
1. “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him”
This is one of the most profound statements of faith in the Bible. Job is saying that even if God allows him to die, he will still trust in Him. It reflects a deep, unconditional faith—a belief that God's purposes are good, even when they seem painful or incomprehensible.
- Faith in suffering: Job has lost nearly everything—his wealth, his children, and his health—yet he refuses to turn away from God.
- A test of devotion: This echoes themes found elsewhere in Scripture, such as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:17-18, where they declare that even if God does not rescue them from the fiery furnace, they will not bow to another god.
2. “But I will maintain mine own ways before Him”
Here, Job asserts his integrity. While he trusts God, he also maintains that he has done nothing to deserve his suffering. This shows that:
- Job does not see his suffering as punishment for sin. His friends argue that he must have sinned to suffer this much, but Job insists he has lived righteously.
- He wants to present his case before God. This foreshadows Job’s later plea for an audience with God (Job 31).
The Bigger Picture
Job’s statement reveals a deep paradox of faith:
- Trusting in God even when His actions are painful and confusing.
- Holding onto personal integrity while still surrendering to God's sovereignty.
This verse is a challenge to all believers—can we trust God even when life is at its worst? Job’s faith ultimately points to Jesus, who on the cross cried, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46) yet still submitted to the Father’s will.