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.
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167 – Entrusting Ourselves to Others: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Lew about including God in our relationships—responding particularly to the statement that Jesus entrusted Himself to no one (John 2:24). In doing so, they examine the intricacies of maintaining godly relationships in the Christian context.
162 – The Religious and the Relational: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his dad about the religious and relational approaches to Christianity. They agree that God makes a way for everyone to know Him, both in and out of the liturgical context. This conversation includes such topics as listening, worship, creativity, and the challenges of a relationship with God.
160 – Meeting and Seeking God: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Charles about his spiritual story. This conversation includes such topics as: spiritual experiences, worship, the person of Jesus, dedication to God, and the Church.
156 – Toxic Positivity: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Lauren about the concept of “toxic positivity.” This intriguing idea suggests that knee-jerk positivity and the prioritization of problem-solving are not healthy ways to address someone’s emotional needs. Rather, we should assume a Christlike approach which validates people as being worthy of our time and attention, and expresses our love…
136 – “But is it Worship?” A Conversation About a Book
Jeremiah speaks with Craig Gruenberg about his new book, “But is it Worship?” They touch on the main ideas in the book, and also discuss the foundational perspective of its approach, which speaks to the importance of being free to ask questions in a relationship with God. “But is it Worship” is now available on…
120 – Belonging to God: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his friend Dari about her spiritual story. This wide-ranging conversation also addresses spiritual hunger, finding the heart of God, Jesus’ perfect salvation, and knowing that God and His love are behind our every success.
110 – David’s Tent and the Heart of Seeking God: A Conversation
In this episode, Jeremiah speaks with his friend Darrell about how the personal heart for God is more important than the exact form of seeking Him. The conversation includes a Scriptural review of the establishment of David’s tent, as well as a discussion of denominationalism, God’s priority of relationship, and the human desire for knowledge.
99 – The Kingdom and Your Neighbor: A Conversation
Jeremiah and regular contributor Lewis have an impromptu conversation. Topics covered include important basic principles in a relationship with God, how do we relate to the Kingdom of God, and the question of just who, exactly, is my neighbor.
92 – In Spirit and In Truth: A Conversation
Jeremiah talks with his dad about Jesus’ statements on worship in John 4. They tackle such questions as: What is spirit? What is true worship? This is a continuation of the conversation about the definition of worship, begun in episode 83 of The God Experiment.