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Rick Lawrence, author of Jesus-Centered Life, unpacks what it means to live a life that pays ridiculous attention to Jesus. Each episode zooms in on a story of Jesus and looks at it to answer two very basic questions. Who do I say Jesus is? Who does Jesus say I am?

Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus Paying Ridiculous Attention To Jesus

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Rick Lawrence, author of Jesus-Centered Life, unpacks what it means to live a life that pays ridiculous attention to Jesus. Each episode zooms in on a story of Jesus and looks at it to answer two very basic questions. Who do I say Jesus is? Who does Jesus say I am?

    Season 8 Episode 5 - The Relational Generosity of Jesus

    Season 8 Episode 5 - The Relational Generosity of Jesus

    Join Rick and the Becky-nator for Episode 5 of Season 8 - “The Relational Generosity of Jesus” - a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Rick and Becky will be exploring themes drawn from his upcoming book (releasing June 4) titled Editing Jesus. In this episode we explore one facet of the diamond-like beauty of Jesus—the way He longs to relate to us is deeply magnetic for our soul. We call this His “relational generosity.”

    Check out Rick’s upcoming new book, Editing Jesus. Go to its Amazon page here: https://tinyurl.com/48erume9

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
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    Rick’s Email Addresses
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    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Books & Resources:
    The Jesus-Centered Life
    https://tinyurl.com/yxmdbafx

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Following Jesus
    A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence.
    https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/

    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    • 46 min
    Season 8 Episode 4 - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

    Big news! We’ve re-launched Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus after a year-long sabbatical. Even bigger and better news—the Becky-nator is joining Rick again to co-host. So check out Episode 4 of Season 8 - “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” - a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Rick and Becky will be exploring themes drawn from his upcoming book (releasing June 4) titled Editing Jesus. In this episode we dive into a way of living that seems, well, weak—but in the weakness of this way living is our greatest strength. If we’re walking in the way of Jesus, then mercy, mercy, mercy will be our path. When is it okay to show mercy if a person has “broken the rules”? What’s your “line of mercy”—when you might offer it, and when you might not? And how do you invite and embrace mercy in your life?

    Check out Rick’s upcoming new book, Editing Jesus. Go to its Amazon page here: https://tinyurl.com/48erume9

    Listen to the whole recording of the Cannonball Adderly Quintet’s “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4rXEKtC8iY

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
    https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0

    Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
    Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

    Join Rick’s Email List
    ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

    Rick’s Email Addresses
    rick@ricklawrence.com
    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Resources:
    The Jesus-Centered Life
    https://tinyurl.com/yxmdbafx

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Following Jesus
    A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence.
    https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/

    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    • 56 min
    Season 8 Episode 3 - The Exclusionary Jesus

    Season 8 Episode 3 - The Exclusionary Jesus

    Big news! We’ve re-launched Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus after a year-long sabbatical. Even bigger and better news—the Becky-nator is joining Rick again to co-host. So check out Episode 3 of Season 8 - “The Exclusionary Jesus” - a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Rick and Becky will be exploring themes drawn from his upcoming book (releasing June 4) titled Editing Jesus. In this episode we dive into a hard truth… Yes, Jesus was radically inclusive when he offered marginalized people dignity, or when he elevated women and Gentiles from a place of scorn, or when He chose to hang out with, and even honor, “sinners” like tax collectors and prostitutes. But when we make inclusion the superseding mission of Jesus on earth, we inevitably edit out His many, many hard boundaries and exclusions. We’ll focus on how exclusionary He often is, and discover how exclusion reflects His heart of love for us…

    Check out Rick’s upcoming new book, Editing Jesus. Go to its Amazon page here: https://tinyurl.com/48erume9

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
    https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0

    Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
    Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

    Join Rick’s Email List
    ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

    Rick’s Email Addresses
    rick@ricklawrence.com
    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Resources:
    The Jesus-Centered Life
    https://tinyurl.com/yxmdbafx

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Following Jesus
    A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence.
    https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/

    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/


    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    • 58 min
    Season 8 Episode 2 - Sitting At The Wrong End Of The Table

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Sitting At The Wrong End Of The Table

    Big news! Rick is re-launching his podcast Paying Ridiculous Attention to Jesus after a year-long sabbatical. Even bigger and better news—the Becky-nator will be joining him again to co-host. So check out the Episode 6 of Season 8 “Sitting at the Wrong End of the Table”—a continuation of the series “THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Rick and Becky will be exploring themes drawn from his upcoming book (releasing June 4) titled Editing Jesus. In this episode we’ll explore one of Jesus’ most practical teachings—this one is embedded in something that was happening in the moment, and it’s a huge help to those of us (which is all of us) living in a cultural ecosystem of self-promotion and narcissism.

    Check out Rick’s upcoming new book, Editing Jesus. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Editing-Jesus-Confronting-Distorted-American/dp/0802432883/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SZ09OE8Y5FF1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.52C0uKQ5Rx3ky9i7NwmLWuoqzm_zs6beDLumCZAbacSDZH8cHcXqbPQID3eVVDKahc1KR7OzPV7eutqljIKqqJneW9quHeR1y-fkasVmnNv1y4TnR_P8MtcCkmsPZh3PzpgNA7XJYQtOTBo1nX0amf9KCD0z8LcZmmPXEPmiGsXdGzs1KqgXDPOB_8cYf6kJt76pahMceMAqlwNz-z0z2WIFRxo-7GGCKTNVzX2z7dA.7uAEF3e0c5r54QPQEQjMaYF6VtXMp2RxnAaw4dZFJnc&dib_tag=se&keywords=Editing+Jesus&qid=1709050504&s=books&sprefix=editing+jesus%2Cstripbooks%2C247&sr=1-1

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
    https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0

    Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
    Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

    Join Rick’s Email List
    ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

    Rick’s Email Addresses
    rick@ricklawrence.com
    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Resources:
    Following Jesus
    A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence.
    https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/

    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

    The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/

    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    • 59 min
    Season 8 Episode 1 - The Ways of Jesus: Life Over Death

    Season 8 Episode 1 - The Ways of Jesus: Life Over Death

    Join Rick for the first episode of Season 8, continuing the series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” Our understanding of death, and our fear of it, colors our life. It plays in the background, like a haunting film score to our life narrative. But if we understand the way of Jesus, relative to death, we will have a much deeper understanding of what it means to live in deep peace, and we’ll discover the secret to the upending way he related to people. Jesus said “Death, where is your victory?” He longs for us to enter into that victory..

    Check out Rick’s new book, The Suicide Solution. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1

    Watch Rick’s webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
    https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0

    Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
    Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

    Join Rick’s Email List
    ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

    Rick’s Email Addresses
    rick@ricklawrence.com
    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Resources:
    Following Jesus
    A 40-lesson, interactive and experiential curriculum for youth or adult ministry, created by Rick Lawrence.
    https://vibrantfaith.org/product/following-jesus/

    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

    The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/

    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    • 48 min
    Season 7 Episode 7 - THE WAYS OF JESUS: Why Our Weakness Is a Strength...Really!

    Season 7 Episode 7 - THE WAYS OF JESUS: Why Our Weakness Is a Strength...Really!

    Join Rick for the fourth episode of the new series—“THE WAYS OF JESUS.” We all have rutted narratives that emerge from our painful experiences. But Jesus tells us, over and over, that our un-rescued pain is beauty disguised as ugly. We see weakness as the unwelcome byproduct of pain. But in the Kingdom of God, real weakness is exposed as arrogance. Jesus’ opposes the “strength” of the Pharisees because they are arrogant, and arrogance is really a belief in, and a trust in, your own strength and resources over outside sources of strength and resource. Here we explore the mechanics of strength catalyzed by weakness.

    Check out Rick’s new book, The Suicide Solution. Go to its Amazon page here: https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1631675941&sr=8-1

    Watch Rick’s webinar on the book, with co-author Dr. Daniel Emina, right here: https://youtu.be/M5KOBvGA2rs

    And don’t forget to check out his daily devotional Jesus-Centered Daily—go to jesuscentereddaily.com to download a 10-day sampler of the devotion, or to order it for yourself or as a gift. Or head straight to Amazon to order it:
    https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Daily-Touch-Smell-Taste/dp/1470759608/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jesus-Centered+Daily&qid=1599794429&sr=8-1

    Sign Up for the FREE 7-Day Devotional Series, Drawn from the Jesus-Centered Daily
    https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-daily-download/?fbclid=IwAR2H19A3iHl53Rl7OUrJLWkq3NkFjSFlxTUnngBOAeZDvo2GHHUnnHWJQo0

    Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all-in with Jesus—to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on Him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, sneak peeks of new resources, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group.
    Join Here- www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/

    Join Rick’s Email List
    ricklawrence.com/stay-connected/

    Rick’s Email Addresses
    rick@ricklawrence.com
    rlawrence@vibrantfaith.org

    Vibrant Faith
    https://vibrantfaith.org

    Related Resources:
    The Suicide Solution
    https://www.amazon.com/Suicide-Solution-Finding-Your-Darkness/dp/1684511593/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+Suicide+Solution&qid=1628897750&sr=8-2

    Jesus-Centered Daily
    www.amazon.com/Jesus-Centered-Da…1593117629&sr=8-1

    Spiritual Grit: A Journey Into Endurance. Character. Confidence. Hope.
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/

    Growing Spiritual Grit for Teenagers: 40 Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…s-40-devotions/

    Growing Spiritual Grit: 52 Personal Devotions
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/growing-sp…onal-devotions/

    The Jesus-Centered Life: The Life You Didn’t Think Was Possible, With the Jesus You Never Knew by Rick Lawrence
    www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/

    The Jesus-Centered Bible
    www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

    The God Who Fights for You: How He Shows Up in Your Suffering by Rick Lawrence
    www.amazon.com/God-Who-Fights-Yo…ing/dp/073697704X

    The Jesus-Centered Journal
    www.mylifetree.com/?s=jesus-center…imit=20&ixwps=1

    • 47 min

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