Podcast

Are you going to be found or found out? Many of us who struggle with sins like excess drinking, doing drugs, or watching porn walk through the world white-knuckled and anxious. In today’s podcast, we discuss how much energy it takes to hide our true selves or cover up our sins, and how fear means there’s no room to let Jesus into our hearts.

In this podcast, we learn that:

– Hiding our true selves is a spiritual prison

– It’s not about you, it’s about helping Jesus work in this world

– Repentance requires a long-term commitment to change

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about the ways that placing hope in Jesus Christ relieves many of life’s pressures. The belief that we’ve got to accomplish everything ourselves and maintain total control eventually leads to burnout and despair.

You’ll learn that placing hope in Jesus:

• Keeps us from feeling discouragement and believing we aren’t good enough
• Produces a longing to know God better
• Helps us realize we can’t manufacture our own happiness.

Today’s podcast is dedicated to our friend, mentor and fellow Memphian Bill Platten. Bill, who passed away last week from complications of COVID-19, was a pillar in our community, a businessman who lived out Christ’s teachings by practicing charity toward all. His story will inspire everyday men to move forward from goodness to greatness.

Bill Platten’s life shows us that:

 – Ordinary men can become extraordinary disciples

 – Greatness begins with a commitment to care for others

 – The Holy Spirit fuels energy to evangelize

 – The Litany of Humility is a profound prayer that brings us closer to Christ.

Today on the podcast, we’re talking about how we can break free of the past and move forward with God’s mercy. Before we can share mercy and compassion with others, we must first extend mercy to ourselves. You’ll learn that:

• It’s OK to let go of past failures and forgive yourself
• Holding on to mistakes or transgressions holds you back
• Through the sacrament of reconciliation, Jesus makes it clear He chooses mercy
• Accepting forgiveness is the key to a fresh start.

As with any relationship, developing a passionate relationship with Christ takes commitment. The more we invest in understanding His message, the greater our passion will grow. And how can we not be excited to study and share the teachings of Christ, who sacrificed His life to bring us eternal joy? 

In this podcast you’ll learn that:

• Spiritual growth requires time and hard work
• Praying and reading scriptures fuel spiritual passion
• The Holy Spirit helps open our hearts to God
• Our enthusiasm draws others to the message of Christ.

Are you ready to rev up your passion for Christ and point others toward a path of discipleship?