Spiritual Maturity Episodes

This is the last part of spiritual maturity. I end by challenging you to take spiritual maturity seriously. I have to apologize for the audio quality. I had to record in a different part of the house. But I think the content still works. God bless you. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

This episode focuses on developing a good character and the seventh part of spiritual maturity. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

This week we discuss having the right attitudes. We also begin by talking with my son Jake who tries to define attitudes for us. The book I mention in this episode The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

In this episode, we discuss aiming for the right things. Part of that is setting goals, but then we discuss how it's different. Two books I highly recommend from this episode: Called Out by Paula Faris Me, Myself and Bob by Phil Vischer. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

In this episode, we talk about being intentional about your influential relationships. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

Thinking about thinking. It's the best definition I know for critical thinking. In this episode we talk about asking fundamental questions and figuring out what we truly believe based on evidence. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)

This week is the second part of growing up spiritually, doing the right things. In this episode we deal with why we don't always do the right thing, especially fear of failure. I also talk about my daughter Abby and how she has taught her dad to "try something new." She's my child without fear, and I am so grateful for what she brings to our lives. This week's challenge is to do two simple positive things which take 30 seconds or less. I have enjoyed doing these episodes and I hope you are ge...

This is the second episode in the spiritual maturity series and tackles the first idea, knowing the right things. I believe God expects us to keep growing in knowledge. I also make the case our digital tools such as a smartphone can help us to do that. I end by asking five questions you can ask others to "learn something" more about. They are: Who is God to you and what is your relationship to him? What do you think is good? What do you know for sure? What one habit has made the most meaning...

In this episode, we examine the seven parts of spiritual maturity. They are: knowing the right things, doing the right things, thinking the right things, having the right relationships, aiming for the right things, having the right attitude, and being the right things. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/balancingthechristianlife)