The Joy Bringer Podcast - John Ch 8:12 - 59 (Truth And Light)

Summary

In this episode of the Joy Bringer Podcast, Season Bowers explores the themes of light and darkness as presented in John chapter 8. The conversation delves into the nature of truth, the fear associated with darkness, and the liberating power of Jesus as the light of the world. Through personal reflections and scriptural insights, listeners are invited to confront their own fears and embrace the light that brings healing and freedom.

Keywords

light, darkness, truth, Jesus, freedom, fear, faith, spirituality, healing, love. Joy Bringer, Season Bowers

Takeaways

Jesus is the light of the world, guiding us away from darkness.

00:00 Introduction to Light and Darkness

Feeling stuck in a rut?  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe offers hope for navigating difficult seasons.  Hebrews 10 lays out three clear steps to take when you don’t know what to do—starting with the confidence to draw near to God with boldness.  Find strength for your challenges ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe.

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In this episode of Transforming the Church podcast, Pastor Derwin Gray explores neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself—and how Scripture can transform our thought patterns. He explains that by consistently meditating on God's Word and replacing lies with biblical truth, we can literally change our brain's neural pathways, moving from patterns of fear and shame to peace and joy. Gray emphasizes that Romans 12:2's call to "renew your mind" isn't just spiritual advice but aligns with neuroscience, showing that repeated Scripture meditation creates new mental "grooves" that reshape how we think and live. Through practical steps like Scripture rehearsal, meditation, and replacement of negative thoughts, believers can experience genuine transformation as the Holy Spirit uses God's truth to rewire their minds.

What You'll Learn:

1. Your brain can change through God's Word Neuroplasticity proves that your brain isn't fixed—it can form new connections and pathways. Scripture is a powerful tool God uses to rewire our thinking patterns.

2. Meditation on Scripture creates new mental pathways Just like repeated practice in football created muscle memory for Pastor Gray, consistently meditating on God's truth creates new "grooves" in your brain that replace old patterns of fear, shame, and negativity.

3. Replace lies with biblical truth When negative thoughts arise (like "I'm not good enough" or "God can't love me"), actively replace them with Scripture. For example, counter "I'm worthless" with "I am God's masterpiece" (Ephesians 2:10).

4. Three practical steps to renew your mind

1. Scripture rehearsal: Pick one verse weekly and repeat it throughout the day
2. Scripture meditation: Spend 5 minutes sitting with one verse, letting it sink in
3. Scripture replacement: When negative thoughts hit, immediately replace them with God's truth

5. Transformation takes time and repetition Renewal doesn't happen overnight. Just as it took years to develop negative thought patterns, it takes consistent practice to rewire your brain with God's truth—but the Holy Spirit empowers this transformation.

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Churches own a very large percentage of land in the US.  Often times is sits unused.  Joey Lankford of Cul2vate talks about how churches can use that land to create community gardens that can be used ot grow food for those in need and grow people through relationships. Licensed counselor Debra Fileta, author of "People Skills," talks about how often we stuggle to show our love or share God's love with others because we haven't learned the skills.  

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Most people think of fasting in terms of what we don’t do—which is eat. But Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Bible outlines behaviors that show our sacrifice goes beyond simply giving up a meal and calls us to a lifestyle that reflects God’s heart.

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The Joy Bringer Podcast - John Ch 7:40 - 8:11 (The Fruit Test)

Summary

In this episode of the Joy Bringer Podcast, Season Bowers explores the concept of recognizing the voice of God amidst the noise of the world. Through the lens of scripture, particularly the story of Jesus and the woman caught in adultery, she discusses how to discern the voice of the Lord by examining the fruits it bears. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between the voice of God, which brings love and grace, and the voice of the enemy, which brings shame and accusation. Bowers encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection and to tune their ears to the divine voice that calls them by their true identity.

Keywords

Joy Bringer Podcast, voice of God, hearing from the Lord, fruit test, spiritual growth, understanding scripture, Christian teachings, self-reflection, influence of words, mercy and grace, Season Bowers

The voice of the Lord bears fruit such as love and peace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Joy Bringer Podcast

What question shapes your life—”Lord, are You pleased?” … or “Do people approve?”  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe concludes a leadership message with Saul’s devastating example.  Watch how insecurity can sabotage legacy and spiritual destiny, and find the freedom of living for God’s applause alone.  Lead with confidence in God’s calling ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe.

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Dr. Tiffany Schatz of the Christian Medical and Dental Association addresses the recent settlement in a lawsuit by Fox Varian against doctors who did so-called gender reassignment surgery on her as a minor and the recent position statements by both The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Medical Association questioning the wisdom of youth gender medical practices.  Rob Dayton, author of "100XLife: A Daily Practice," reminds us that just like our bodies need resistance and stress to strengthen, similarly God uses the adversities in our lives for growth if we are looking to Him and follow His ways.  Let's go to His gym!

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Hearing stories of what God has done for others can be incredibly inspiring. But that leads to an important question—what has He done for you lately? Dr. Tony Evans presents a powerful message on building an intimate relationship with God.