Stay ConnectedDeepen your friendship with God through informative conversation and personal spiritual disciplines. Each episode focuses on a different topic and how we can approach it from a spiritual growth perspective. Whether it’s talking about relationships, the Bible, prayer, cultural issues, anxiety, or anything else related to your life, this podcast looks at how we can live as disciples of Jesus. Episodes feature conversations with authors, professors, or pastors.
Hosted by Jason Wieland.
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In this episode Jason and Doug interview Tom Kang about his favorite Bible character! Listen to find out who it is! Hint: He was close to Jesus, was a fisherman, and knew how to bounce back after experiencing failure. Don’t miss it! For complete show notes, click HERE.
The habits that you are committed to control the direction of your life. In fact, the vast majority of everything you do is a matter of habit. In a sense, you ARE the habits you’ve built. In this episode, Rob Jacobs talks about the power of good habits and how just a few small changes can completely reshape your life. For complete show notes, click HERE.
Human beings were made for relationships! Without the help of our fellow Christians, we cannot grow to Christ-like maturity. In this episode, Doug and Jason explore the topic of community and why every believer needs the support of a caring small group. For complete show notes, click HERE.
Breaking the grip of materialism is one fo the hardest steps in the discipleship journey. Many people send their entire lives as slaves to money, possessions, and status. In this episode, you’ll learn about giving and why it is God’s antidote to the materialistic way of life. For complete show notes, click HERE.
Quality time with God is a vital ingredient in the Christian life. Let’s talk about how to combine prayer and Bible reading to build a quiet time that will help you along the road toward maturity. For complete show notes, click HERE.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be covering 4 habits that can make 2018 your best year of spiritual growth. Is the Bible really all that important? Find out in this episode! For complete show notes, click HERE.
Happy New Year! For complete show notes, click HERE.
Special guest Socrates Perez joins Jason and Doug for the final episode before Christmas. Listen as Socrates performs O Holy Night before jumping into our conversation on the rich themes of this 19th-century tune. For complete show notes, click HERE.
Listen as Doug and Jason unpack the timeless Christmas classic "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". This song is filled with powerful themes that celebrate Jesus and the reconciliation that he brings. For complete show notes, click HERE.
This episode kicks off a new series of discussions on classic Christmas songs. We’ll be talking through the lyrics of these songs and reflecting on the theological themes while considering how they can help shape our attitude as we enter the Christmas season. Featuring a private acoustic recording with the Saddleback Worship Arts Team, this episode covers the unforgettable Christmas tune, Joy to the World! For complete show notes, click HERE.
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