Alert & Oriented: Conversations about God between Friends

Sam Williamson & Gary Barkalow
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Alert & Oriented: Conversations about God between Friends Podcast

Overhear Gary Barkalow and Sam Williamson as they share frank and genuine discussions about a daily walk with God. Topics include Calling, Hearing God, Intimacy with God, Friendship, Exposing Counterfeit Answers ...

  1. We Read a Christian Perspective on Trauma and It Fascinated Us!

    16 MAR

    We Read a Christian Perspective on Trauma and It Fascinated Us!

    We recently found a Christians perspective on dealing with trauma, and it fascinated us. For decades, we modern people in the western world ignored trauma, and now some seem to be over obsessed with trauma. We've lost a Christian, biblical balance. What is the Christian perspective? How can we be honest about it in our own lives without losing hope? How do we deal with trauma without succumbing to its bewitching temptation? What does Christ say about trauma? Join us for ...

    32 min
  2. The Spiritual Value of an Examined Life

    21 FEB

    The Spiritual Value of an Examined Life

    In our fifteen years of working together, Gary and I realize that God has put a few key messages on our hearts: Calling, Hearing God, Friendship, Humility …… and the incredible spiritual value of Living an Examined Life.Christian self-examination is not narcissistic self-preoccupation, nor is it is morbid self-flagellation. Christian self-examination is the learned skill of breaking free from the things that hold us back and the awakened spiritual recognition of the talents God has planted in...

    27 min
  3. Serving the Lord for the Reward

    6 FEB

    Serving the Lord for the Reward

    At the very beginning of the book of Job, Satan asks God, "Does Job serve God for nothing?" And, honestly, we should all ask ourselves the same question. Do we serve God for God Himself, or do we USE Him to get crowns and gold stars?It is ever-so-easy to serve God for honor-roll children and Facebook likes. It is ever-so-easy to use God's glory for our hidden purposes.In this episode, Gary and Sam share their reflections on Oswald Chambers' February 5 Devotional: Do we serve God to be the Her...

    27 min
  4. What Should I Do with the Little Time Remaining?

    30 JAN

    What Should I Do with the Little Time Remaining?

    A chance conversation on the way home from an airport led us to re-think what God is calling us to do?What season are you in? What is God calling you to add to your life, to subtract, or to multiply? He is always talking, always refining, always inviting. And giving us room to respond or not.What are YOU going to do with the little time remaining in your life? God has an idea.For more information about Gary or Sam visit their websites: The Noble HeartExploring Intimate Theology - Beliefs...

    25 min
  5. Finding Hope in the Baffling Purposes of God

    08/08/2023

    Finding Hope in the Baffling Purposes of God

    Oswald Chambers wrote, "God called Jesus Christ to what seemed absolute disaster. And Jesus Christ called His disciples to see Him put to death, leading every one of them to the place where their hearts were broken. His life was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God’s."How often in our lives does God's deepest purposes seem His biggest mistakes? How often do we find His plans for goodness to be so baffling that we almost lose heart?Join us as we discuss together, "Fin...

    26 min
  6. Where Do We Find Courage?

    17/07/2023

    Where Do We Find Courage?

    Ancient societies taught their children "courage," both as a skill and as a virtue. But we've lost that art, except as ways of hiding our heads in the sand or putting our trust in ourselves.How are we to face the terrors and torments of life: death of loved ones, disgrace, discovery, or the need to speak an uncomfortable truth?Join us as we reflect on the powerful spiritual gift of Courage!For more information about Gary or Sam visit their websites: The Noble HeartExploring Intimate Theo...

    39 min
  7. Living a Life that Brings Life to Others

    03/07/2023

    Living a Life that Brings Life to Others

    God has a clear and beautiful purpose for your life, a life He has designed, birthed, nurtured, and shaped since before we were born.His plan it to bring life to others through our lives; to bring hope, and joy, and peace, and encouragement, and purpose, and Life with a capital "L." Through each of us to others, His life in us bring His life to all we meet.Join us as we reflect on the powerful, spiritual vitality of "Realizing the life you were designed to live, that brings life to others."Fo...

    35 min
  8. The Spiritual Treasure of Humble Self-Honesty

    26/06/2023

    The Spiritual Treasure of Humble Self-Honesty

    Even non-believers highly value an honest self-appraisal. Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living," and Mark Twain said, "Making good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from evaluating our bad decisions.” Why are so many people today so scared to admit their faults? To humbly say, "I need help"? Why are so many of us believers so afraid to look deeply into our hearts for behaviors, motives, and blindness?Join us as we reflect on the powerful, spiritual value...

    37 min
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Overhear Gary Barkalow and Sam Williamson as they share frank and genuine discussions about a daily walk with God. Topics include Calling, Hearing God, Intimacy with God, Friendship, Exposing Counterfeit Answers ...

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