86 - Everyday Covenants and Interest Satisfaction
The God Experiment
Jeremiah talks about one of the basic building blocks of our relationships with God and others. The hypothesis is that in a healthy relationship, all wants and needs are discussed directly. The experiment is to communicate your interests and listen for the interests of the others.
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85 - Enjoy Where You Are
The God Experiment
In this episode Jeremiah talks about simply enjoying where you are. The hypothesis is that we should intentionally fight against the instinct to constantly look for the next big thing. The experiment is to smell the roses along our journey with God. And there are a lot of roses!
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84 - When Our Needs Go Unanswered
The God Experiment
Jeremiah talks about what's going on when we have needs that seem to go unfulfilled in God. The hypothesis is that there are genuine reasons why we may not receive answers from God, but that it is never because God doesn't care. The experiment is to meditate, examine, discuss, and pray about our needs to find clarity from God.
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83 - Worship and Bowing Down: A Conversation
The God Experiment
In this episode, Jeremiah has a conversation with his father, exploring the question: "What is worship?" The hypothesis is that bowing down is the foundational act at the root of worship. The experiment is to practice bowing down in your heart to God.
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82 - The Integrity of "I Don't Know"
The God Experiment
In this episode, Jeremiah talks about humility and integrity. The hypothesis is that we should trust God more than we trust our own knowledge. The experiment is to practice saying “I don't know.”
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81 - The Principle of Return
The God Experiment
The hypothesis of this episode is that whatever we give out is what we receive, whether positive or negative, and that this is an important spiritual principle which has profound effects on lives. The experiment is to identify what you need, and intentionally take action to give that out to others.
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80 - Rearrange Your Furniture
The God Experiment
In this episode Jeremiah talks about making external changes to help our internal lives. The hypothesis is that sometimes we need to update our spaces or our schedules in order to accommodate internal change. The experiment is to look at how your needs and desires have shifted and to rearrange one external thing to help you in your spiritual life.
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79 - The Evolution of Prayer and the Importance of Contemplation: A Conversation
The God Experiment
Jeremiah has another conversation with his friend Lewis. In this episode, they discuss the historical evolution of prayer, as well as the importance of contemplation and waiting on the Lord.
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78 - Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
The God Experiment
In this episode, Jeremiah continues the exploration of the Lord's Prayer that he started in episode 43. The hypothesis of this episode is that the second verse of the Lord's Prayer is one of the most effective prayers we could ever make. The experiment is to use the second verse of the Lord's prayer as a guidepost in your own creative prayer about God's Will.
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77 - A Year of the God Experiment (Many Cool Things)
The God Experiment
Jeremiah celebrates the one year anniversary of The God Experiment by looking at some highlights from the episodes released in the last year. Sometimes it is helpful to take a step back and get a big-picture view of something. So prepare your mind and heart, because we're going to talk about many cool things.
info_outlineIn this episode we're talking about guilt. The hypothesis is that the emotion of guilt is not only useless but completely counterproductive in a relationship with God. The experiment is to work on replacing your guilt with actions of trust and listening.