The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus

James Early
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Have you ever poured out your heart, almost begging God to solve a problem, but it doesn’t feel like your prayer is ever answered? You wonder if there’s a better way to pray you don’t know about. Then some days, you really connect with God in prayer and it just makes you want to be closer to Him?   Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher and speaker, and an occasional guest dig deep into how to think, pray, and love like Jesus. And how to experience more of Jesus’s promise that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”  

  1. 1h ago

    385 – Why Did Jesus Say to Love Your Enemies?

    385 – Is loving your enemies still relevant? One of the most challenging commandments Jesus has given us is to love our enemies.  This was not a request nor a mere suggestion to follow through on only if we want to. It’s not just a recommendation or advice.  It's a command directly from Jesus’s heart to yours and mine. But what is the point of loving someone who is mean to you, has abused you, and has done everything in their power to oppose you and what you stand for? Why on earth did Jesus want us to love our enemies? In this week’s episode, that’s exactly what we’ll be talking about: Why Jesus wants us to love our enemiesHow to do itThe blessings that come when you doThink what would happen in the world today if all those who claim to be Christians actually obeyed Jesus’s command to love your enemies.  The whole world would feel the difference. The change would be immediate.  Who do you need to love today? ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Previous blog post mentioned: Thoughts on Libya and Muammar Qadaffi SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/385 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  2. Aug 25

    384 – What Does it Actually Mean to Say Jesus Is Lord?

    384 – How often do you think of and say Jesus is Lord? One of the hallmarks of the way Christians refer to Jesus is to say Jesus is Lord.  Sometimes referring to Jesus as their Lord is an open window on the deep sincerity of their devotion to Jesus and commitment to follow him at all costs. But  all too often, there are times when some Christians refer to Jesus as Lord, almost too casually, sort of like it’s just part of his name or title, without the reverence or depth of loyalty and commitment to Jesus that word “Lord” implies. In this week's episode: What does it actually mean when you say Jesus is Lord? What kind of relationship with and commitment to Christ does it imply?What does it require of you? And what does Christ provide you in return?∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/384 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  3. Aug 18

    383 – How to See More Healing in Your Life

    383 – Do you want to see more healing in your life? If you had lived 2,000 years ago, would you have asked Jesus to heal you? Probably so! Unfortunately, since Jesus isn't here personally the way he was back then, some Christians have concluded God doesn't or can't heal the way He did in the Bible. But there's a growing movement within the greater Christian church which is experiencing the healing power of God in their everyday lives. In this week's episode, we're going to answer the question: How can we see more of God's healing in our lives? Why it is always God's will for you to be healedYour motives make all the differenceHumility is a key factor in healingThe power of "running to meet Goliath" when you pray for healingPraying with the sword of the TruthAsk yourself these questions Do you trust God completely or are you leaning on your own abilities?What do I need to repent of to open the door to healing?What does Christ give you that empowers your prayers to heal?Why are prayer and Bible study important? (That's obvious!)How can gratitude bring healingWhy does the way you live and love matter?What if all your prayers for healing go unanswered, and feel like just a bunch of hollow words? There's a simple remedy for this. Listen now to see what you can do when this happens. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Previous episodes mentioned: Episode 29: Is it Ever God’s Will You Are NOT Healed When You Pray? Episode 98: It Is God’s Will for You to Be Healed Blog Post: Running to Meet Goliath Episode 353: The Blessing of Facing Challenges Head-On Episode 23: How to Pray Like Jesus: The Prayer to Rebuke Sickness Episode 24: Give Gratitude in Advance of a Healing or Blessing SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and Bible quotes in this episode, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/383 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  4. Aug 11

    382 – Overcoming Opposition to Building up the Church

    382 – How do you face opposition to your church going forward? When you’re involved in church, there’s usually a lot of folks interested in helping the church grow. It might be trying to encourage new members to join the church.  It might literally be a building project or helping to start or plant a new church. It could be helping the whole membership grow spiritually.  The odd thing is that all too often when you and other church members are focused on building, rebuilding, growing spiritually, and expanding the reach of your church, there are others who oppose this progress. Sometimes the opposition comes from outside the church, but there are times the resistance actually comes from inside the church organization itself. In this week’s episode, we’re going to look at  Examples in the Bible where there was resistance to those who were building the church How they overcame it How you can use these same ideas to overcome any resistance and opposition to spiritual progress at your churchJesus's promise about his church that is a game changer Never be afraid of opposition to your church's progress. It's often a sign that you're doing something right, that you're going forward. Trust God to guide you in the process. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes in this episode: thebiblepseakstoyou.com/382 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  5. Aug 4

    381 – God Is Still in the Healing Business

    381 – Does God still heal today? The Bible is full of people who were healed by God, both in the Old and New Testaments. Many Christian churches today believe in and practice Christian healing in some way. Personally I have seen many healings in my own life and I have friends in many different Christian denominations who have been healed through prayer. But there are some churches who say God is no longer in the healing business, that He does not heal today the way He did in the Bible. They claim those times are over. In this week's episode we’re talking about  The fact that God does heal today, just as He always hasWhy some Christians have a hard time believing God heals todayHow you can experience more of God’s healing presence in your own lifeThe reason you can heal and be healed is because you are a child of God, an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ.  Focus on who you are, that your name is written in heaven, and that you have inherited all God’s goodness. You are an heir of the kingdom of God. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Previous episode mentioned: Episode 29: Is It Ever God’s Will You Are NOT Healed When You Pray?  Podcast playlist on healing: Spiritual Healing Today  SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all Bible quotes go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/381 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  6. Jul 28

    380 – Sitting at the Feet of Jesus Today

    380 – Would you like to sit at the feet of Jesus? Have you ever wondered what it would’ve been like to hear Jesus teach and preach? To see him heal people? To ask him to heal you?  Would you have followed him or opposed him?  Would your pride have rebelled at the strong moral demands he made on his followers?  Or would you have sat at his feet, humbly listening to everything he had to say? Hopefully the latter.  In this week’s episode: What it means to sit at the feet of Jesus and learn from him How we can still do this todayThe blessings that come from itThe people in the Bible who sat at Jesus feet and whyThe difference between sitting at and falling down at Jesus's feetSitting at the feet of Jesus today is a metaphor for being in Christ’s presence.  The more you come into Christ’s presence in this way, the more you make yourself available to be instructed, inspired, and healed by Christ. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Previous episode mentioned: Episode 203: What if Jesus Preached at Your Church?  SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and the Bible quotes go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/380 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  7. Jul 21

    379 – The Biggest Mistake Most Christians Make about What it Means to Be a Christian

    379 – What does it mean to be a Christian? There’s a mistake the Christian church has been making for hundreds of years, 1,700 years to be more accurate, that has radically changed the way Christians identify and represent themselves in the world, as well as among themselves. The sad truth is that most Christians don’t realize they’re making this mistake or that it has such a long history. In fact, they find comfort in it and think what they’re doing is totally appropriate. But this shift in 325 C.E. has often taken the church down a path that has led away from the original Christianity of Jesus and the importance of putting his teachings into practice, and instead made the church more legalistic and dogmatic. In this episode, we’re going to look at  This mistakeHow it still affects the Christian church todayHow it goes against the original message of Jesus and how he described what it meant to be one of his disciples or followers, or what we call today, a Christian And more importantly, we’re going to talk about what you can do to correct this mistake, whether it’s you or someone else, your church or someone else’s church, making itWhat you believe is important, in fact crucial, but Jesus requires obedience to his teachings in our daily lives if we want to be considered his followers. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Previous episode mentioned: Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?  SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript of this episode and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/379 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

  8. Jul 14

    378 – What's the Best Way to Ask God for a Sign?

    378 – Do you ever ask God for a sign? Have you ever had an important decision to make and you just didn’t know what to do?  You’ve gone round and round trying to make the right choice. You even prayed about it, but the answer still wasn’t clear. When you’ve tried everything, is it okay to ask God for a sign showing you what to do, to point you in the right direction? If so, what’s the best way to do that? And is ever not right to ask God for a sign? Spoiler alert: Yes, sometimes it’s not right to ask God for a sign. In this week’s episode:  When it’s a good thing to ask God for a sign When it’s not right to ask God for a signThe best way to ask God for a signHow God gave me a sign late at night on a bus rideGod is always giving you signs one way or another. Do you see them? ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/378 Text me your questions or comments. Support the show If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify __________________ James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.  Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

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Have you ever poured out your heart, almost begging God to solve a problem, but it doesn’t feel like your prayer is ever answered? You wonder if there’s a better way to pray you don’t know about. Then some days, you really connect with God in prayer and it just makes you want to be closer to Him?   Each week The Bible Speaks to You Podcast helps you rediscover the original Christianity of Jesus. Host James Early, Bible teacher and speaker, and an occasional guest dig deep into how to think, pray, and love like Jesus. And how to experience more of Jesus’s promise that “the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”  

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