In this week's devotional, James considers Matthew 6 and its potential to help Christians think through the various practices in which they are engaged. James encourages us not just to ask whether or not we should engage in a particular practice, but how we should engage in it.  

In this week's devotional, James considers Matthew 6 and its potential to help Christians think through the various practices in which they are engaged. James encourages us not just to ask whether or not we should engage in a particular practice, but how we should engage in it.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Find more from James at https://usefultogod.com/.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/</a>.

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.

Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing World

Christians shouldn’t just think. They should think Christian. Join Dr. James Spencer and guests for calm, thoughtful, theological discussions about a variety of topics Christians face every day. The Thinking Christian Podcast will help you grow spiritually and learn theology as you seek to be faithful in a world that is becoming increasingly proficient at telling stories that deny Christ.
Find more from James at <a href="https://usefultogod.com/">https://usefultogod.com/.</a>

How Matthew 6 Can Help Us Think about the Things We Do (and How We Do Them)

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with Dr. Ben Matthew, professor of clinical counseling, as they explore the complex topic of Christians and anxiety. This insightful discussion delves into biblical perspectives on worry and fear, distinguishes between normal concern and problematic anxiety, and offers practical guidance for believers. Learn how anxiety can be understood from both theological and psychological viewpoints, how to identify when it becomes overwhelming (severity, consistency, time), and how to reorient your attention to God amidst anxious thoughts. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to navigate anxiety with faith and find God's peace in challenging times.

🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit thomastours.com. 

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Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with Dr. Ben Matthew, professor of clinical counseling, as they explore the complex topic of Christians and anxiety. This insightful discussion delves into biblical perspectives on worry and fear, distinguishes between normal concern and problematic anxiety, and offers practical guidance for believers. Learn how anxiety can be understood from both theological and psychological viewpoints, how to identify when it becomes overwhelming (severity, consistency, time), and how to reorient your attention to God amidst anxious thoughts. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to navigate anxiety with faith and find God's peace in challenging times.
🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit <a href="http://www.thomastours.com/germanreformation.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRQKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSEypuZsAyMEuswCKCuGLFL4BUlovwrz2v9YPBR1z8LCxjVTlredQ0ZLA_aem_HPoTFZNfKMFcMTQr0ntJPA">thomastours.com</a>.&nbsp;
🔗 Learn more about Useful to God: <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com">www.usefultogod.com</a>
📢 Stay Connected &amp; Keep Growing!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!
For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">Useful to God</a>&mdash;where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Ben Matthew | Anxiety, Faith, Fear, and Finding Peace in Christ

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with special guest Reverend Kyle Norman, author of Alive, Loved and Free: Finding Jesus When Faith Is Hard. In this heartfelt episode, Rev. Norman shares his personal journey through his wife's cancer diagnosis and how it reshaped his understanding of faith, prayer, and discouragement. Discover the importance of lament in the Christian life, how to pray when you don't have the words, and how moments of deep struggle can become profound encounters with Jesus. This conversation offers solace and guidance for Christians navigating difficult seasons, emphasizing that wrestling with God is a vital part of a genuine faith.

🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit thomastours.com. 

🔗 Learn more about Useful to God:www.usefultogod.com

📖 Purchase Alive, Loved and Free at amazon.com

Connect with Kyle at the following:

https://revkylenorman.ca/ 
Facebook  Instagram

📢 Stay Connected & Keep Growing!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!

For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit Useful to God—where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with special guest Reverend Kyle Norman, author of Alive, Loved and Free: Finding Jesus When Faith Is Hard. In this heartfelt episode, Rev. Norman shares his personal journey through his wife's cancer diagnosis and how it reshaped his understanding of faith, prayer, and discouragement. Discover the importance of lament in the Christian life, how to pray when you don't have the words, and how moments of deep struggle can become profound encounters with Jesus. This conversation offers solace and guidance for Christians navigating difficult seasons, emphasizing that wrestling with God is a vital part of a genuine faith.
🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thomastours.com/germanreformation.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRQKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSEypuZsAyMEuswCKCuGLFL4BUlovwrz2v9YPBR1z8LCxjVTlredQ0ZLA_aem_HPoTFZNfKMFcMTQr0ntJPA">thomastours.com</a>.&nbsp;
🔗 Learn more about Useful to God: <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com">www.usefultogod.com</a>
📖 Purchase Alive, Loved and Free at <a href="https://amzn.to/4dbmqZf">amazon.com</a>
Connect with Kyle at the following:
<a href="https://revkylenorman.ca/" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://revkylenorman.ca/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReverendKyleNorman">Facebook</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/reverend.kyle.norman/">Instagram</a>
📢 Stay Connected &amp; Keep Growing!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!
For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">Useful to God</a>&mdash;where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Kyle Norman | Finding Jesus When Faith is Hard

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with Dr. Shane J. Wood, author of Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation. Dive into a unique perspective on Revelation that moves beyond end-times predictions to focus on a transformative encounter with Christ. Explore themes of John's loneliness on Patmos, the nature of persecution as pressure to conform, and how the revelation of Jesus Christ calls believers to live faithfully in the present. This episode offers fresh insights for Christians seeking to understand Revelation not just as a roadmap of the future, but as a call to a deeper, Christ-centered life today.

🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit thomastours.com. 

🔗 Learn more about Useful to God:www.usefultogod.com

📖 Purchase Thinning the Veil at ivpress.com (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)

📢 Stay Connected & Keep Growing!

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!

For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit Useful to God—where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

Join Dr. James Spencer on the Thinking Christian Podcast with Dr. Shane J. Wood, author of Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation. Dive into a unique perspective on Revelation that moves beyond end-times predictions to focus on a transformative encounter with Christ. Explore themes of John's loneliness on Patmos, the nature of persecution as pressure to conform, and how the revelation of Jesus Christ calls believers to live faithfully in the present. This episode offers fresh insights for Christians seeking to understand Revelation not just as a roadmap of the future, but as a call to a deeper, Christ-centered life today.
🔗 For information about the upcoming German Reformation Tour visit <a href="http://www.thomastours.com/germanreformation.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJRQKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTSEypuZsAyMEuswCKCuGLFL4BUlovwrz2v9YPBR1z8LCxjVTlredQ0ZLA_aem_HPoTFZNfKMFcMTQr0ntJPA">thomastours.com</a>.&nbsp;
🔗 Learn more about Useful to God: <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com">www.usefultogod.com</a>
📖 Purchase Thinning the Veil at <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/thinning-the-veil">ivpress.com</a> (use code IVPPOD20 for a 20% discount)
📢 Stay Connected &amp; Keep Growing!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to Thinking Christian so you never miss an insightful conversation!
For more resources to help you grow in faith and deepen your walk with Christ, visit <a href="https://www.usefultogod.com/">Useful to God</a>&mdash;where you'll find books, courses, podcasts, and more to equip you for faithful Christian living.

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