Tuning in to God

In this episode, Kevin and Paul continue their conversation about barriers to our connection with God. They discuss common approaches to God that they believe are inadequate in and of themselves. Use the email address below to contact us with any questions, comments, or requests for episode topics to cover.

*The war in Ukraine has created significant needs for millions of people. We want to offer this opportunity to support a trustworthy organization where all the funds go directly to aid. Eastern European Missions has been involved in Ukraine and the rest of eastern Europe for decades. Supported leaders from Kyiv have fled the country and are now positioned in Vienna, Austria. They are dispersing funds directly to people in need and ministries meeting the immediate needs of people. All funds donated through https://EEM.org/Ukraineaid goes directly to specific needs either in Ukraine or in the refugee communities. We encourage you to check it out and generously donate as you're able. 

EEM has supplied Bibles translated into local languages for decades. They report there being so many requests for Bibles among the Ukrainian refugees that supplies are running out. Check out EEM's website and consider supporting this organizations work supplying Bibles throughout eastern Europe: EEM | Eastern European Mission

Please contact Kevin and Paul with questions, comments or topic requests for the podcast: cforconnection@gmail.com. If you have a story of isolation and connection with God or church, we'd love to hear it.

This episode is sponsored by WellSpring Process Groups. If you'd like space to journey with a supportive group who will help you process whatever you're facing in life, sign up today for a process group with WellSpring. Paul and his associates facilitate these 12-week, online support groups that are based on biblical principles & the research of Christian psychologist, John Townsend. Use the link below to contact WellSpring today.

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Podcast Music written and produced by Cheyenne Medders: Cheyenne Medders Official

 

Mentions & Resources

Resources

- Hunting Magic Eels by Richard Beck: Hunting Magic Eels: Recovering an Enchanted Faith in a Skeptical Age: Beck, Richard: 9781506464657: Amazon.com: Books

This is a helpful book in exploring how our attention and our theology effect the way we connect with and see God in the world. It's also a great book if you've found yourself deconstructing the faith of your youth.

- The Bible Project: What the Bible’s Authors Took for Granted – Paradigm E10 Podcast | BibleProject™

Not only is this podcast incredibly helpful in general, but this particular episode helps us understand how the Biblical authors had a sacramental view of reality.

- Take a listen to Draw Near & Pieces by Bethel Music as you consider your approach to God: 

Draw Near (LIVE) - Jeremy Riddle | The Loft Sessions - YouTube

Pieces (Official Lyric Video) - Steffany Gretzinger | Have It All - YouTube

Check it out!

 

For Counseling Needs & Training:

- Dr. Shelby's counseling: Renew Christian Counseling (renewmystory.com)

- Harding University Professional Counseling Program: https://www.harding.edu/academics/colleges-departments/education/graduate-programs/mental-health-wellness-programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling#

- The Townsend Institute: Townsend Institute - Dr. John Townsend (drtownsend.com)

To find community in whatever you're struggling with:

- Celebrate Recovery (find a group): Celebrate Recovery Locator Map (crgroups.info)

To explore Christian faith or to learn how you or your church can better share faith:

- Alpha Course