Reflect on This

Johnny Hinshaw

This is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical, intentional, and meaningful ways. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Getting God’s Perspective on the New Year

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 3 Episode 2 -- It's that time of year when we are often motivated to create goals for the year.  Is there a way to get God's perspective in this process?  You bet!  Listen and find out some helpful biblical principles related to this endeavor. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways.  Not religion, but RELATIONSHIP - with Jesus and with others!   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    6 min
  2. JAN 4

    Enjoying God

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 3 Episode 1 -- Have you ever heard the following statement?  "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."  What exactly does "enjoying God" mean?  What does it look like?  I asked the Holy Spirit to guide me to Bible passages and biblical principles that offered insights into the answers.  Listen and find out what I learned! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways.  Not religion, but RELATIONSHIP - with Jesus and with others!   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    7 min
  3. 12/28/2025

    What Is Truth?

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 53 -- Over the centuries, in various ways, many people have asked the question, “What is truth?”  For some people, truth has become relative, instead of absolute.  For example, you might hear people say, “That may be true for you, but not for me.”  In the Bible, Jesus gives a clear answer to this question.  What is that answer?  Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-mu

    7 min
  4. 12/21/2025

    The Courage of Joseph

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 52 - In this episode, I review a familiar part of the Christmas story, to emphasize one character quality in Joseph that we sometimes overlook.  I then use this as an example of one part of the two-part biblical mandate for godly men.  What are those two aspects of biblical mandate?  Listen and find out. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    6 min
  5. 12/15/2025

    Joyfulness... During the Holidays?

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 51 - For some, the holidays are wonderful times, filled with joy.  But for others, they are anything but joyful. If you are one of those people who find little joy in the holidays, listen and see if the discoveries I share in this episode will be helpful. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    7 min
  6. 12/07/2025

    The "What" and "Why" of Salvation

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 50 -- In the last episode, I shared the "what" of salvation -- that we are God's masterfully created workmanship.  In this episode, I continue this discussion by sharing the "why" of salvation, and offer some practical applications to these powerful principles.  Listen and see if these applications resonate with you! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily (because having more followers raises the podcast higher in search results).   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    7 min
  7. 11/30/2025

    God's Works of Art

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 49 -- What do you think about when you are admiring beautiful outdoor scenery?  I think about how creation is a giant display of God's works of art.  In this episode, I share an "ah-ha" moment I had recently about God's supreme work of art:  the human being.  And I share a great word picture given to us in a poem by Corrie ten Boom.  Listen and get the full scoop! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily.   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    6 min
  8. 11/23/2025

    A Family Motto

    Click this link to send a text directly to me! Season 2 Episode 48 -- I recently came across something that I wrote and gave to my children many years ago.  I was passing along to them 4 key truths that I wanted them to embrace.  In today's episode, I share with you that writing.  Want to know what I said?  Listen to today's episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical and fulfilling ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, and subscribe/follow it, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily.   Resources that inspired some episodes: "My Heart, Christ's Home" by Robert Munger "The Language of Rivers and Stars" by Seth Lewis “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Seth Lewis blog:  https://sethlewis.ie/ 35 Bible Verses About Listening To Others (Explained) - Bible Repository  "Restoration Year: Devotions to Transform Your Relationships, Spirit, and Faith" by John Eldredge "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend "The Pleasure of His Company" by Dutch Sheets "Fresh Air" by Chris Hodges “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman "The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman Featured ministries and resources:   “Agape Puppets” (ministry) This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/  "Manufacture Good" (ministry)  Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers paid apprenticeships to men who need a second chance.  These apprentices learn biblical principles, character, and valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, make a donation, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/. "The World and Everything in It" (podcast) This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires."   “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast)  This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software) This study tool includes many free (and low-cost) resources, including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, and devotionals.  It allows you to simultaneously view verses and their corresponding cross-references, lexicon entries, commentaries, and more. On your computer, go to e-sword.net On your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.”  Music credits: Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all

    7 min

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This is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures to life, in practical, intentional, and meaningful ways.