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Real Life Christianity. This podcast is for those who seek a practical application of the Christian message into our everyday relationships, circumstances and daily life. We want to step down out of the clouds, and see how the Gospel speaks to a living faith, alive and vibrant, in our contemporary culture. Deacon John is a business man, husband, father, author, educator, counselor and Deacon. Join him as we invite the power of the Gospel into our lives.
Episodes
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
"A practical guide to hearing God". Deacon John digs into a chapter from his book, "Becoming a fervent disciple". In this chapter Deacon John shares many pragmatic tools for listening to God.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
We have been given the Holy Spirit and it is our job to "stir into flame the Spirit you have received". Deacon John reveals some practical steps to make this happen in our lives.
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
The feast of the Holy Spirit - Deacon John revisits the location of his proposal to his wife to deliver a personal message about the challenges and mysteries of the Holy Spirit.
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Deacon John tackles the current tragic times in our world.
What does a God of peace and love have to say to us frightened Disciples when the endemic nature of sin is so presently visible all around us?
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
A peculiar line of scripture in the Gospel of John reveals the irrational love of God. Deacon John touches something that does not make sense, why would Jesus pray for us? In exploring it further, he finds himself confronting a crazy God.
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
In this powerful episode we look at loss and the surprisingly intimate dwelling place of God.
The "farewell discourse" is the longest speech of Jesus in the bible.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
The seeming contradiction that Jesus would need to pray every morning reveals one of many profound messages about the value of persistence.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Deacon John looks at the seeming contradiction of God's inactivity during times of suffering. Sourcing from Stephen Colbert, Anderson Cooper, J.R.R. Tolkien and the frequent use of storms as symbolism in the bible.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Deacon John reflects on the joy his grandchildren have in playing a game where they always LOSE... and always WANT to lose.
A meditation on being found by God.
Sunday May 03, 2020