Jeremiah examines the quest for personal authenticity. The hypothesis is that coming to a place of authenticity is a process of removing the things that are not us. The experiment is to first determine your willingness to follow Christ into authenticity, and then to be on the lookout for your actions and reactions that are…
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105 – They Bowed Down to Jesus: A Conversation (Matthew 14:33)
Jeremiah has a conversation with his father, centered on the story of the disciples bowing down to Jesus after He walked on water (Matt. 14:33). In this story, the disciples worshiped Jesus in a spontaneous and personal response, which expressed a witness of who He was as the Son of God. We, too, must find…
104 – Be the First to Apologize
Jeremiah talks about the subtle power of apologizing. The hypothesis is that initiating an apology is an effective way to bring reconciliation to a relationship. The experiment is to initiate forgiveness on a consistent basis with your friends and family.
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.
94 – Rest and Relationship in Matthew 11
In this episode, Jeremiah talks about the connection between rest and relationship in Matthew 11. The hypothesis is that resting in Jesus is an indication of a deep relationship of trust and belief. The experiment is to grow your capability of resting in Jesus.
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.
90 – Love Your Enemies
The hypothesis of this episode is that loving our enemies is a fundamental characteristic of living the godly life. The experiment is to love your enemies, whether close or afar.
84 – When Our Needs Go Unanswered
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…
Monday Good Stuff – We Can’t Know Everything, but We Know God
The world is in a time of uncertainty, both for the future, but also when it comes to really knowing the facts of what is going on right now. But Jesus says He is the truth. And we also know that God cannot lie. This means that our relationship with God allows us to be…