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Has your relationship with God lacked intimacy recently? In this episode of the Disciples Journal as I dive into a conversation with my good friend Bethany Moore from the 'We Can Do Better' podcast. Bethany and I explore the profound concept of keeping Jesus as the 'dream' and maintaining Him at the center of every aspect of life. I reflect on my own walk with God over the past year, revitalizing my relationship with Jesus as my first love, and I share insights on discipleship, identity in Christ, and the importance of genuine passion toward God. As a precursor to my upcoming series focusing on loving God fully, this episode offers deep encouragement, teaching what it means to fall in love with Jesus every single day.
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Ever struggled with truly obeying God's plan for your life? In this episode, I'm joined by James Lowe as we delve into a heartfelt conversation about wrestling with our purposes, the challenge of aligning our personal desires with divine will, and the growth that comes from obedience to God. We recount a crucial past talk that catalyzed ourl journey, discuss key biblical principles like Matthew 16:24 and the story of Jonah, and explore what it means to genuinely surrender to God's calling. Join us as we tackle the importance of intimate relationship with God, the impact of complete obedience, and the ultimate fulfillment that comes from trusting His plan.
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If you have ever struggled to accept God’s love (This is for you) In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I dive deep into the concept of God's unconditional love and why we often struggle to believe it. I explore how we sometimes project human relationship experiences onto God and question His genuine love for us. We'll talk about the romantic nature of God's patience and the beauty of His work in us. One big lesson I’ve been learning is that God's love is not transactional and that He values faithfulness over performance. Join me as we shift our perspective on God's ultimate love story and learn to embrace His love without striving.
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Ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of temptation and lust? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I delve into my personal journey of breaking free from the grips of pornography and transforming my mind. I'll share key insights on how I came to understand the authority given to us by God, the significance of community, and the importance of spending time in God's presence. I'll also talk about practical steps like meditating on the Word and changing what you feed your mind with. Join me as I explore how true liberation and purity can be achieved through a deeper relationship with Jesus.
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Has your job, career, or purpose has become your identity? In this episode, I dive deep into a powerful realization that God has been prompting me to reassess my life's true occupation. I explore how our assignments and gifts often become idols that overshadow our true purpose as disciples and missionaries for the gospel. Through reflections on personal experiences and, I discuss the importance of making Jesus the center of our lives and ensuring that our careers and creative endeavors are merely expressions of our foundational calling to spread God's message. This has completely changed the way I see any work I’m apart of or jobs I have to.
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In this conversation I share with you how to get of out the cycle of comparisons when it comes to your relationship with God. At times we will believe that God isn’t speaking to us because it doesn’t look the way it does for others. Not realizing that the way he may decide to move in one person’s life could simply be different than the way he decides to move in yours. And that’s okay. If you focus so much on how God is moving in someone’s else life you will miss the way he is moving in yours. This episode helps you break out of that trap of comparison.
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Ever struggled to maintain your spiritual momentum and keep your focus on God throughout the year? In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I share practical tips from my own experience on cultivating a consistent and deep relationship with God. I discuss the non-negotiable daily disciplines that anchor my faith, explore the importance of meditating on the Word, and highlight the integration of prayer with Bible study.
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You have to let go of your ungodly timeline of who and what you thought you’d be by now. This is one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned and had to walk out these past few months! In this episode I take you through my own process of accepting God’s timeline for my life and getting out of comparing my life to others! (The audio is a bit distorted but I still hope this blesses you)
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What you listen to matters! And it directly shapes your life and walk with God. In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I dive into what it actually means to meditate on God's Word and how to do so daily. I explain how what you fill your mind with—be it music, media, or scripture—manifests in your actions and sets the atmosphere for your life. Remember, your diet isn't just what you eat; it's also what you allow yourself to watch, hear, and listen to.
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Ever felt like God's timing just doesn't match your schedule? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I reflect on my recent experiences of answered prayers and the overarching lesson of trusting God's process. I'll share personal journal entries and scriptures that highlight the importance of documenting my prayers, recognizing God's hand in my life, and being patient with His process. Join me as I explore what it means to have faith in God's timing and stay obedient, even when it feels like nothing is happening.
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When's the last time you gave God your undivided attention? In this episode I dive deep into my personal struggle with letting entertainment and information consume my attention, sharing how these distractions can subtly pull us away from genuine intimacy with God. Through the story of Mary and Martha, I explore practical ways to create space in our crowded lives for what truly matters and rediscover what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him.
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Do you struggle to resist temptation and maintain your faith in daily life? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, host Darren Starks sits down with author and spiritual leader, Eric Diggs, to discuss practical, scripture-based strategies for overcoming temptation and growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. They delve into Eric's book, 'Living for Christ: Resisting Temptation Using the Word of God,' and share personal experiences, the importance of community, prayer, and the transformative power of God's word. Discover how to break free from cycles of sin and live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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If you've ever felt stuck in your walk with God, frustrated by repeated cycles of sin, or simply hungry for a more authentic connection with Him, this episode will challenge you to ask yourself one question that could wreck your entire life (in the best way possible): What do I love more than God? In this episode I break down how to give your full attention to God and highlight unexpected thing in your life what may be pulling you away from him.
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Ever felt like you've drifted so far from God that you're past the point of no return? In this episode, I share my journey of getting my fire back for God and becoming consistent in my relationship with him again. I dive deep into my own struggles with believing God's grace was enough after feeling like I'd failed Him too many times, and reveal the three key steps that helped me find my way back to an authentic, joy-filled relationship with God.
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What if to spending time with God consistently isn't about balancing your time, but about something entirely different? I am learning that instead of trying to balance God with other areas of my life, the key is integration - weaving Him into every moment and every decision. In this episode, I share how I plan on making God my closest friend and practical ways I'm learning to spend consistent, intimate time with Him for 2025. I explore simple yet powerful practices that have helped me grow closer to God. Join me as I discuss how to move beyond treating time with God as just another checkbox and instead make Him the center of everything.
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What if the greatest breakthrough God has for you this year isn't about what He'll give you, but who He's transforming you to become?
You know how we all get caught up in making these big plans for the new year, especially when we feel God has promised us something? Well, I've been wrestling with a different perspective that I think could change everything about how we approach 2025. Instead of just focusing on what I believe God's going to give me this year, I'm diving into something deeper - how God is actually more interested in who He's shaping us to become. In this episode, I break down three practices that have been game-changers in my own walk with God and will be the reason this will be your best year. 2025 is about committing to who God is calling us to be not just what he can give to us. I speak to how we can focus on seeking God's heart not just his hand.
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Have you ever felt powerless against temptation, wondering if you'll ever find true freedom from sin? In this episode, I share my testimony of finding freedom from lust and shame, and discovering what it looks like to overcome temptation.
I take you through my journey from my first encounter with God to my struggles during college, where I learned that that overcoming temptation isn't about willpower – it's about what we run to when we're tempted. I reveal the three game-changing lessons that transformed my walk with God: understanding the difference between temptation and sin, breaking free from shame through confession, and learning how to truly satisfy sinful desires.
But this isn't just my story – it's a roadmap to finding lasting freedom and a deeper love for God than you ever thought possible. Whether you're battling recurring temptations or seeking authentic faith, I share practical wisdom to help you step into the freedom God has for you.
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If reading the Bible feels more like a chore and not an activity you look forward to each day, if it doesn't feel like it comes alive to you, or you're just unsure how to study it, then this episode is for you. I was in the same position—my relationship with the Bible was essentially non-existent. I didn't completely understand what it was or the purpose it held in my life. At some point, I was challenged to start engaging with it once again. And as I did, I began to understand it on a deeper level. I felt I was actually getting revelation, and I became eager to get into the Word and ask God questions. I explain tips that have helped me in becoming consistent in not just reading but studying the Word regularly and applying it to my life.
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Are you struggling to stay consistent with Jesus? In this episode, I go through what it practically looks like to stay consistent in your relationship with Jesus and build genuine intimacy with him in your everyday life. This episode explains how to make Jesus real to you and allow him to be the Lord of your life, while also walking with him as you would a friend in everything that you do.
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In this episode of The Disciples Journal, we explore the often-misunderstood concept of Lordship—where Jesus moves from being merely our Savior to becoming the sovereign ruler of every aspect of our lives.Through profound insights from Erica Diggs, we uncover why many believers remain stagnant despite years of church attendance, and how the fundamental issue often traces back to a misunderstanding of true surrender. This discussion will teach you the practical journey to deepening intimacy with Christ, and understand the transformative power of making Jesus not just Savior, but Lord. Whether you're feeling stuck in your faith or seeking to deepen your relationship with Christ, this conversation provides the biblical framework and practical steps for moving from religious activity to genuine relationship with Jesus.
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