https://open.spotify.com/episode/7I0JiPSOHHwU0UzVSoE4hG?si=b1HtxrXtRJuoviIFI-vvyA This is Episode 73 of the Jesus Society Podcast (NOT Episode 3 as I say in the recording). And we are NOT continuing our discussion today of the Lord’s Prayer. Frankly, I've been a little overwhelmed by life lately. So that's what we're going to talk about today -- WHY I've been feeling overwhelmed, … Continue reading When Life Overwhelms You
Author: Ron Longwell
The Lord’s Prayer Part III — Our Father . . . Hallowed Be Your Name
https://youtu.be/h8a9pZ061mg This is Episode 72 of the Jesus Society Podcast. And we’re continuing our discussion today of the Lord’s Prayer, focusing today in on the first phrase — “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.” As I’ve said, the Lord’s Prayer is much more than just a quaint little, easy-to-memorize do-all prayer … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Part III — Our Father . . . Hallowed Be Your Name
The Lord’s Prayer Part II — The Father Heart of God
https://open.spotify.com/episode/57U3LGb5PJM9lENhviEV2N?si=t-1VLHJVRbqgK67TWLhAZQ Last week I introduced a new series on the Lord’s Prayer. For several reasons, I’ve decided to do a rewind episode this week because it fits what we’re going to be talking about in the first part of the Lord’s Prayer. So what you’re about to hear originally aired as Episode 28, which was … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Part II — The Father Heart of God
The Heart of an Orphan vs. The Heart of a Son
Below is a downloadable PDF of a chart illustrating the different ways we experience life depending on whether we're operating with the heart of an orphan or with the heart of a son or daughter. heart-of-an-orphan-vs-heart-of-sonshipDownload
The Lord’s Prayer Part I — Teach Us To Pray
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2p7ti3BdD078IZRKsnJ5Bm?si=Ge-PY4vEQ9KwFskikPVAyw This is Episode 70 of the Jesus Society Podcast. And today we’re going to begin a short series on the Lord’s Prayer. I was told years ago by one of my early Bible instructors that the last great discipline a Christian masters is the discipline of prayer. I don’t think that’s a helpful statement, … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Part I — Teach Us To Pray
Parenting in the Kingdom of God
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Wr8URVpQmLiUJvKxBoE6H?si=XiguK8_bSeGcwraMD9HSxw Today, one in five children has mental health problems. Within there last 15 years, there has been a 43% increase in ADHD in kids. Within the last 15 years, there has been a 37% increase in teen depression. Within there last 15 years, there has been a 100% increase in the suicide rate in … Continue reading Parenting in the Kingdom of God
Men of God – Part 5: The Needs of a Boy
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VpUEBua4sBlctE50DhD7C?si=GiQwXz5qR1W7YRq4fJd4Pw This is Episode 68 of the Jesus Society Podcast, and we’re continuing our Men of God series here, and today I want to talk about what boys need from their fathers, what happens to the heart of a boy when he doesn’t get it, and how God will step in to heal and restore … Continue reading Men of God – Part 5: The Needs of a Boy
TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 4: Unfinished Men (Episode 67)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rdo3FjvzHufjdaVO3v3iw?si=P81ihp1sTIylWoUYGzUaUA Today, we're continuing our conversation with Brenden Taylor from last week. This week, part of our conversation includes a discussion of part of John Eldredge's Book "Fathered by God." We'll also be hearing part of Brenden's story about making peace with his father (who's now passed on). I think you're going to enjoy this! ___________________________ … Continue reading TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 4: Unfinished Men (Episode 67)
TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 3: Brenden’s Story (Episode 66)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Ze4j1F5gqNm5GcFXtAULx?si=ZD9fnuUERH6ta9I7DYrZdQ Today we're continuing our conversation about men and fathers, and the issues that conspire to keep us from being the men that God wants us to be in the world and for our families. And we're having a conversation today with my friend Brenden Taylor. The truth is that almost every man I know … Continue reading TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 3: Brenden’s Story (Episode 66)
TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 2: Fathered by God (Episode 65)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kl4Pnd1Awbvw9DWaPRGqE?si=pzyDW4vLSRqJEL3m8PKHew Building on last week's episode, I'm going to spend some time today telling you a little about how God himself stepped into the void of my life and has fathered me over the years. And if you’re a man listening to this who didn’t have the father you wish you’d had, I think — … Continue reading TJS Podcast – Men of God, Part 2: Fathered by God (Episode 65)