Season 1

Aug. 21, 2020

Putting spiritual maturity together

This is the last part of spiritual maturity. I end by challenging you to take spiritual maturity seriously. I have to apologize for the audio quality. I had to record in a different part of the house. But I think …

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Aug. 14, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Being the right thing

This episode focuses on developing a good character and the seventh part of spiritual maturity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

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Aug. 7, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Having the right attitudes

This week we discuss having the right attitudes. We also begin by talking with my son Jake who tries to define attitudes for us. The book I mention in this episode The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar Support the …

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July 31, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Aiming for the right thing

In this episode, we discuss aiming for the right things. Part of that is setting goals, but then we discuss how it's different. Two books I highly recommend from this episode: Called Out by Paula Faris Me, Myself and Bob …

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July 24, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Having the right relationships

In this episode, we talk about being intentional about your influential relationships. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

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July 17, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Thinking about thinking

Thinking about thinking. It's the best definition I know for critical thinking. In this episode we talk about asking fundamental questions and figuring out what we truly believe based on evidence. Support the show (https://ww...

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July 10, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Doing the next right thing

This week is the second part of growing up spiritually, doing the right things. In this episode we deal with why we don't always do the right thing, especially fear of failure. I also talk about my daughter Abby and …

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July 3, 2020

Spiritual Maturity: Knowing the right things

This is the second episode in the spiritual maturity series and tackles the first idea, knowing the right things. I believe God expects us to keep growing in knowledge. I also make the case our digital tools such as a …

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June 26, 2020

Looking over the seven parts of spiritual maturity

In this episode, we examine the seven parts of spiritual maturity. They are: knowing the right things, doing the right things, thinking the right things, having the right relationships, aiming for the right things, having the...

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June 20, 2020

Welcome to Balancing the Christian Life

In the first episode, I talk about the direction of the podcast. The series will examine: Practical tips for how Christians mature Good ideas from Christians who have learned something important Digital tools for today's Chri...

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