The God Experiment

The God Experiment enables listeners to understand and apply God's principles on a personal level. Each show presents a "hypothesis" based on the Bible and Christian theology, as well as a "spiritual experiment" that the listener can then attempt.

198 - Tell Him What You See, Remind Him What He Said 11/04/2022

198 - Tell Him What You See, Remind Him What He Said Jeremiah talks about a relational mode of prayer. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/24911361

197 - It Doesn't Always Make Sense 08/27/2022

197 - It Doesn't Always Make Sense Jeremiah talks about being sensitive and responsive to God’s voice. The hypothesis is that it doesn’t always make sense when God directs us in our lives. The Experiment is to respond to His leading, regardless of our level of understanding. This episode also discusses how The God Experiment will no longer be a weekly podcast. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/24183831

196 - How Do We Relate to the Trinity?: A Conversation 08/17/2022

196 - How Do We Relate to the Trinity?: A Conversation Jeremiah and his dad talk about the challenges involved in relating to the Trinity. Topics include how we overcome the possible hurdles in our heart when relating to one Person of the Trinity, as well as the conflict between a relational approach to Christianity and the Western desire for objectivity and logic. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/24080412

195 - Worship, Both Personal and Liturgical: A Conversation 08/11/2022

195 - Worship, Both Personal and Liturgical: A Conversation Jeremiah talks with his dad about two ideas surrounding worship. The first is the view of worship as being primarily a liturgical (or Church-based) expression. The second involves the use of music in personal devotional times, including an example of singing the Scriptures aloud. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/24027711

194 - What is Your Reason to Worship? 08/06/2022

194 - What is Your Reason to Worship? It's time to reconnect with your motivation for worshiping God. The hypothesis of this episode is that each person must find their own reason to worship. The experiment is to reconnect with the reasons why you have chosen to maintain a relationship with the Heavenly Father, and then worship Him from that place of personal understanding. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23979258

193 - Focus on Your Treasure (Prioritize What Matters) 07/29/2022

193 - Focus on Your Treasure (Prioritize What Matters) Have you reviewed your priorities recently? The hypothesis of this episode is that we are less effective and less fulfilled if we do not intentionally pursue what matters to us. The experiment is first to identify your priorities, and second determine what to do about them. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23903907

192 - When Doing Nothing is an Act of Faith 07/22/2022

192 - When Doing Nothing is an Act of Faith Sometimes doing nothing is the best course of action! The hypothesis of this episode is that it can be an act of faith to wait for God to move. The experiment is to learn how to rest in God as we wait for His perfect will. Scriptures include Isaiah 30 and James 5. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23832824

191 - "Relational Christianity": Introducing a Book by Pinkham and Gruenberg 07/18/2022

191 - "Relational Christianity": Introducing a Book by Pinkham and Gruenberg Jeremiah discusses the book he co-authored with Wesley M. Pinkham, entitled "Relational Christianity: A Remarkable Vision of God," recently published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This brief introduction discusses the relationality of the Trinity, and how that translates into the foundational relationality of Christianity and human existence. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23782202

190 - Reading and Responding to John 11 & 12 07/12/2022

190 - Reading and Responding to John 11 & 12 Jeremiah reads and responds extemporaneously to the Gospel of John, chapters 11 & 12. Topics include the resurrection of Lazarus, the Sanhedrin's decision to put Jesus to death, Mary's anointing of Jesus' feet, and Christ's integrity in His relationship with His Father. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23726849

189 - The Right to be His Child: A Conversation (John 1:12) 06/30/2022

189 - The Right to be His Child: A Conversation (John 1:12) Jeremiah talks with His friend Lewis about John 1:12. Particularly, they focus on the powerful truth that God has given us the ability to choose our relationship with Him. It is up to us to determine if we will be children of God. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23593211

188 - We Are Not Good (Mark 10:18) 06/24/2022

188 - We Are Not Good (Mark 10:18) In this highly uplifting episode, Jeremiah talks about our efforts toward being good. The hypothesis is that goodness belongs to God alone. The experiment is to realize that you are not good, and can never be good without maintaining a deep relationship with the Father in which you reflect His own goodness. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23534327

187 - Communicate Like a Child 06/18/2022

187 - Communicate Like a Child In this episode Jeremiah talks about how we communicate to God as His children. The hypothesis is that we have every right to tell God exactly what we want, because we know He is our Father. The experiment is to be real with Him about the things you desire, while knowing He gives good gifts in His own timing. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23471492

186 - You Are Never too Mature to Repent 06/10/2022

186 - You Are Never too Mature to Repent Jeremiah tackles the topics of humility and repentance. The hypothesis is that there will always be internal issues for you to repent over. The experiment is to choose not to rest in your previous spiritual success, but to ask God for further transformation in your process of repentance. Scriptures include James 3 and Isaiah 55. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23393057

185 - Reading and Responding to John 9 & 10 06/03/2022

185 - Reading and Responding to John 9 & 10 Jeremiah reads chapters 9 and 10 of the Gospel of John and responds. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23323106

184 - Why the Greatest Commandment?: A Conversation 05/28/2022

184 - Why the Greatest Commandment?: A Conversation Jeremiah and his friend Phil explore the question: "Why did Jesus teach that loving God is the greatest commandment?" This conversation includes such topics as theodicy, existentialism, obedience, relationship, the nature of belief, and the dark night of the soul. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23256434

183 - Some Qualities of God's Communications to Humanity 05/23/2022

183 - Some Qualities of God's Communications to Humanity In this episode Jeremiah talks about the voice of God. The hypothesis is that communications from God maintain certain qualities that help us recognize them as being genuinely divine in nature. The experiment is to review recent revelations or spiritual experiences to ensure that they were, indeed, from God, by the Holy Spirit. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23206292

182 - Who Do You Think You Are? 05/14/2022

182 - Who Do You Think You Are? Jeremiah talks about our self-conception. The hypothesis is that we should not take for granted that our current sense of identity is, in fact, God’s current definition of who we are. The experiment is to tell the Heavenly Father what you think about yourself, and ask Him to speak to you anew. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23111552

181 - The Relational Beatitudes 05/07/2022

181 - The Relational Beatitudes Jeremiah talks about the beatitudes in Matthew 5. The hypothesis is that the beatitudes are meant to be understood relationally. The experiment is to meditate on the beatitudes to cultivate our own humility, and thereby allow God to bless us in His own way. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/23038148

180 - Happiness and Disillusionment: A Conversation 05/01/2022

180 - Happiness and Disillusionment: A Conversation Jeremiah talks with his friend Phil about the ancient Greek concept of happiness, particularly as it applies to the biblical worldview. They explore the ideas that true happiness is about long-term fulfillment and growth, that God does not expect humans to be perfect, and that to remain happy we must exercise forgiveness and grace. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22964291

179 - Reading and Responding to John 7 & 8 04/23/2022

179 - Reading and Responding to John 7 & 8 Jeremiah reads chapters 7 & 8 of the Gospel of John, and responds in an extemporaneous manner. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22887071

178 - Follow Your Own Advice 04/15/2022

178 - Follow Your Own Advice Jeremiah talks about the importance of listening to our own advice. The hypothesis is that the advice we give to others is often just as applicable to ourselves. The experiment is to pay attention to the advice you give others and reflect upon how you should follow that advice today. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22807493

177 - How to be a Good Friend (Re: John 15:15) 04/09/2022

177 - How to be a Good Friend (Re: John 15:15) Jeremiah talks about the spiritual importance of friendship relationships. The hypothesis is that Jesus wants a deep friendship with you. The experiment is to find practical ways in which to relate to God as a friend. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22739408

176 - Are You Distracting Yourself from the Throne of Grace? 04/02/2022

176 - Are You Distracting Yourself from the Throne of Grace? The hypothesis of this episode that in times of difficulty, we might intentionally distract ourselves from taking an honest look at our current state of being. The experiment is to become aware of when we are engaging in coping behavior and determine to go boldly to the heavenly Father’s throne of grace. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22659146

175 - Have Fun with Your Repentance! 03/26/2022

175 - Have Fun with Your Repentance! Jeremiah talks about changing our attitude about repentance. The hypothesis is that repentance in a relationship with God should be fun. The experiment is to recognize the Father’s own joy in receiving his lost sons and daughters. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22577924

174 - Reading and Responding to John 5 & 6 03/20/2022

174 - Reading and Responding to John 5 & 6 Jeremiah reads chapters 5 & 6 from the Gospel of John, and responds extemporaneously. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22506332

173 - Can You Just Enjoy It? 03/11/2022

173 - Can You Just Enjoy It? Jeremiah talks about relating to life and God with an awareness of His Goodness. The hypothesis is that we must choose to be aware of what God is doing in order to live in His joy. The experiment is to notice when you feel frustrated and simply take a moment to become aware of the Father’s presence. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22420544

172 - A Case Study in Listening and Responding to the Will of the Father 03/05/2022

172 - A Case Study in Listening and Responding to the Will of the Father Jeremiah talks about following the leading of God in his life. Rather than giving a hypothesis, Jeremiah presents a case study from his own life as an example of his process of listening and responding to God's voice. The experiment is to apply this case study to your own relationship with God, however and whenever applicable. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22345205

171 - Living in I AM (Whatever You Need, God is) 02/26/2022

171 - Living in I AM (Whatever You Need, God is) In this episode Jeremiah talks about living in constant communion with the Father. The hypothesis is that the beautiful and wonderful things we receive from God are not objects, but rather aspects of God’s very being. The experiment is to find ways to stay in close connection to God in His love and salvation. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22266650

170 - Reading and Responding to John 3 and 4 02/20/2022

170 - Reading and Responding to John 3 and 4 Jeremiah reads chapters 3 and 4 of the Gospel of John, and then provides some responsive commentary. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22191332

169 - Interview with Kevin Gray 02/13/2022

169 - Interview with Kevin Gray Jeremiah talks with mastering engineer Kevin Gray. This wide ranging discussion includes Kevin's story of meeting God, aspects of his ongoing relationship with the Lord, the need we have for other believers, and the heart to worship the heavenly Father. /episode/index/show/thegodexperiment/id/22113308

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