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.
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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.
159 – Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Reality
We must put in the spiritual work necessary to make the theory of God into a personal reality. The hypothesis is that it is normal to go through cycles of crisis in which we discover the limitations of our faith, and that such times are the perfect environment in which to turn the theory of…
155 – Are You Making Choices Based on Fear?
Jeremiah talks about the destructive nature of making decisions based on fear. The hypothesis is that fear clouds our perception and causes us to make choices that are not reflective of who we truly are. The experiment is to ask ourselves “Am I making choices based on fear?” and then to ask God to replace…
151 – Have you Lost Your Heart?
Jeremiah talks about being good stewards of our hearts. The hypothesis is that all of us, in one way or another, have lost heart in our relationship with God. The experiment is to ask Jesus Christ for healing, and to entrust our beings to Him completely.
141 – Deeper Experiences, Deeper Knowledge, Deeper Trust
Jeremiah talks about the ongoing spiritual concern for growth. The hypothesis is that every spiritual experience or understanding we find in our relationship with God can be deepened. The experiment is to ask the Father to bring further depth and clarity to every aspect of our spiritual lives.
139 – The Most Amazing Benevolent Dictator in the Entire Universe
In this episode Jeremiah talks about the goodness of God as it relates to the future of human society. The hypothesis is that God’s personality defines the Kingdom, and that this results in the best of all possible governmental systems. The experiment is to dwell upon the goodness of God’s traits and recognize the goodness…
130 – Put it in God’s Hands and Take a Step
Jeremiah talks about an attitude in God that can free us from the indecisiveness of confusion. The hypothesis is that when we truly put a decision in God’s hands, we will be empowered to take action. The experiment is to look for where you feel unable to make a decision because you don’t know God’s…
101 – The Hopeful Expectation of Waiting and Watching
In this episode Jeremiah talks about an important attitude we must have in our relationship with God. The hypothesis is that an expectant hope in God is a spiritually healthy and creative approach to God in all seasons. The experiment is to replace our anxiety and uncertainty with the hopeful watching and waiting for God…
100 – Knowing God: The First Christian Priority
In this episode Jeremiah talks about the foundational priority of Christianity. The hypothesis is that knowing God is the basis of the Christian faith. The experiment is to examine whether our spiritual life is truly founded on a relationship with God.