This podcast isn’t just something we make each week, it’s a ministry. Every story we share is meant to remind you that you are deeply loved by God, and that He’s still moving - right here, right now - through the lives of real people. 

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SHOW NOTES: 

Dr. JP Foster (Biola University; Senior Pastor, Faithful Central Bible Church) tells how God redirected his life from neurosurgery to pastoring and why that shift birthed a passion to close the widening gap of biblical illiteracy. With stories of salvation, mentoring students, and co-authoring Finding Freedom in Jesus, JP lays out a simple arc: Created in Christ, Restored in Christ, Confident in Christ. We talk abiding and pruning (John 14–16), moving from hearers to doers, and how confidence grows as we obey - like Abraham stepping without a map and Joshua meditating on the Word. He addresses shame, “help my unbelief,” and God’s hesed, a steadfast love that chases us. If you need a practical on-ramp to identity, Scripture, and steady formation, this episode offers a hopeful way to move from information to transformation and to live as loved people who love people.

And as always, we start off the episode with what is bringing us joy and we know you will be so encouraged by this conversation. Listen free on Apple or Spotify, and join us on Patreon for an extended version of this episode as well as exclusive content!

Ways you can connect with Dr. JP Foster:


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Book website | on Amazon

 

Halfway to Sunday is a weekly conversation on life and faith with your friends. We are so glad you’re here!

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SHOW NOTES

• Scripture References:

John 14–16 — abiding, pruning, the Spirit’s presence.
Genesis 1:27 — made in God’s image.
Genesis 12:1–4 — Abraham steps without details.
Joshua 1:7–9 — “be strong and courageous… meditate on the Word.”
Mark 9:24 — “I believe; help my unbelief.”
Judges 6 — Gideon’s fear and God’s patient meeting.
1 Corinthians 15:31 — “I die daily.”
Luke 9:23 — deny self, take up your cross daily.
Psalm 139 — “You’ve searched me and you know me.”
Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me… I will give you rest.”
John 10:10 — life to the full.

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Bible Resources:

Patreon

The Bible Project

 

The Journaling Bible I use | Bible Highlighters | Annotating Tabs | **affiliate links

Other Episodes That May Be Helpful:

Episode #75 You’ve Heard it Said…But What Does Jesus Say? w/ Thomas West

Episode #74 Proximity Over Performance w/ Terence Lester

Episode #72 Bearing Witness to Brave Faith w/ Kurt Ver Beek

Episode #59 Loyal in His Love: How Jesus Heals What People Break w/ Tabitha Panariso

Episode #53 Faith Isn’t Fragile w/ Erin Moon

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