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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
Jul 20, 2020
Jul 20, 2020
18 min
Where does the unredeemed ego get it's power?
How is the unhealthy ego tamed?
How do we loosen this grip on SELF?
Jul 3, 2020
Jul 3, 2020
14 min
"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.
Jun 17, 2020
Jun 17, 2020
15 min
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.
Jun 7, 2020
Jun 7, 2020
21 min
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.
Jun 4, 2020
Jun 4, 2020
14 min
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?
May 30, 2020
May 30, 2020
14 min
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.
May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
11 min
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.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
17 min
The seeming contradiction that Jesus would need to pray every morning reveals one of many profound messages about the value of persistence.
May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
15 min
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.
May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
11 min
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.