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Discover the transformative power of studying Gospel accounts of Jesus' life and ministry and how this practice can revolutionize your relationship with Christ and deepen your understanding of Scripture.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores how the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John offer intimate portraits of Jesus that go far beyond historical accounts. You'll learn practical steps for intentional Gospel study, including how to choose which Gospel to focus on, what to look for as you read, and how to use additional resources to enhance your understanding.

By the end of this episode, you'll have practical steps to encounter Jesus in fresh ways through the Gospels, transforming both your Bible study and your walk with Christ. Tune in and start your journey towards a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus through His Word.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover the transformative power of studying entire books of the Bible and how this practice can deepen your understanding of God's Word and strengthen your spiritual journey.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores a systematic approach to Bible study that goes beyond verse-hopping to reveal the complete thoughts and themes that biblical authors developed. You'll learn practical steps to study Scripture in context, including how to research historical background, create outlines, identify key themes, and apply life-changing truths to your daily walk with Christ.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear roadmap for diving deep into any book of the Bible, transforming your understanding of Scripture and your relationship with God. Tune in and start your journey towards a more comprehensive and life-changing approach to God's Word.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover how to transform your workplace into a powerful platform for generosity and service, demonstrating Christ's love through your professional life.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores practical ways to integrate giving and service into your company culture, whether you're a business owner, manager, or employee. You'll learn how to use your workplace influence to make a positive impact in your community while being a witness for Christ through your actions.

By the end of this episode, you'll have practical steps to turn your workplace into a platform for good, creating meaningful opportunities to serve others and glorify God through your vocation. Tune in and start your journey towards a more purpose-driven professional life.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover how the simple act of offering a smile can be a powerful way to show Christ's love to strangers and brighten someone's day.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller shares a personal confession about having a "resting frown face" and how his wife Kim reminds him to be intentional about smiling. You'll learn how a smile can cross cultural barriers, plant seeds of kindness, and create ripple effects of God's love in ways you may never know.

By the end of this episode, you'll have practical steps to become more intentional about sharing smiles and turning everyday encounters into opportunities to reflect Christ's love. Tune in and start your journey towards spreading more joy and kindness through this simple yet transformative practice.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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On the anniversary of his brother-in-law Frank's tragic death, Pastor Charlie Miller shares a deeply personal episode about grieving as a follower of Jesus. Drawing from nearly four decades of loss – including his sister Scarlett, his brother Greg, his parents, and mother-in-law – Charlie offers hard-won wisdom about walking through grief with faith, honesty, and hope.

In this episode, you'll discover that grief doesn't demonstrate a lack of faith but rather shows our humanity as we follow in Jesus' footsteps. Charlie addresses the reality that it's okay to be angry, the essential role of Christian community during loss, and how hope differs from denial when facing death and tragedy. Speaking from decades of personal experience with loss, he offers both theological depth and practical wisdom for the journey through sorrow.

Whether you're currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand how faith intersects with loss, this episode offers biblical wisdom and practical comfort for the journey through sorrow.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover the transformative power of asking God to show you one person to love each day and how this simple prayer can draw you closer to His heart.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores how this daily practice can cure self-centeredness and turn ordinary interactions into divine appointments. You'll learn practical ways to be a conduit of God's love while simultaneously deepening your own relationship with Him.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a simple but powerful tool to redirect your focus from yourself to others, experiencing God's presence in fresh ways as you serve as His hands and feet in the world. Tune in and start your journey toward a more others-focused and spiritually fulfilling life.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover the breathtaking biblical vision of our eternal home and how it can transform your life today.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores Revelation 21-22's stunning descriptions of the new heavens and new earth, revealing how God's promise of our forever home provides hope for current struggles and perspective for daily living. You'll learn why heaven isn't about floating on clouds but about a renewed creation where God dwells with His people.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of your eternal destination and practical ways to let that hope influence your present circumstances. Tune in and discover how eternal thinking can bring temporal freedom and joy.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover why unforgiveness is like carrying a heavy backpack everywhere you go and how choosing to forgive can transform your relationships, health, and spiritual life.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the incredible freedom that comes when we choose to forgive others — and ourselves. You'll learn how forgiveness isn't just about the other person, but about positioning yourself to receive healing, peace, and joy that can change everything.

By the end of this episode, you'll understand how forgiveness removes spiritual barriers, reduces stress and anxiety, restores your capacity for joy, and opens your heart to love again. Tune in and discover how setting down the backpack of unforgiveness can transform your life from the inside out.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover the life-changing difference between worldly sorrow and godly sorrow over sin, and learn how understanding this distinction can transform your approach to repentance and spiritual growth.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores 2 Corinthians 7:10 and the crucial difference between being sorry about consequences versus being genuinely grieved over how sin affects our relationship with God. You'll learn practical ways to cultivate godly sorrow that leads to true repentance and lasting change.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of biblical repentance and practical steps to develop the kind of heart attitude that leads to genuine transformation and freedom from sin's grip on your life.

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You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

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Discover the transformative power of stepping away from your devices to hear God more clearly.

Pastor and author Charlie Miller explores the spiritual discipline of media fasting and how intentionally disconnecting from digital devices can create space for deeper communion with God. In our hyperconnected world where we check our phones over 150 times a day, learn practical ways to break free from digital dependency and restore your capacity for sustained prayer and spiritual focus.

You'll discover how periodic media fasts can reduce anxiety, eliminate comparison triggers, and create margin for genuine presence with God. Charlie shares personal insights from his own media fasting experiences and provides actionable steps to implement this practice in your own life, whether you start with a few hours or commit to longer periods of digital silence.

By the end of this episode, you'll have practical steps to engage in media fasting as a spiritual discipline, creating space to hear God's voice more clearly in our noisy digital age. Tune in and discover how stepping away from screens can step you closer to your Creator.

Subscribe to the Field Guide for Following Jesus podcast for more practical tips and spiritual guidance!

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube. Follow our channel right HERE

You can find Pastor Charlie's books on Amazon and other online book stores:

• Why Should I Care About Helping Others? 50 Practical Ways To Serve God By Serving Others
• Why Don't I See God Working? 50 Practical Ways To Experience God Every Day
• Why Is Loving Others So Difficult? 50 Practical Ways To Love Others Better
• Does The Bible Really Matter? 50 Practical Ways To Approach God's Word
• Why Does God Feel So Distant? 50 Practical Ways To Get Closer To God
• Praying To Abide In Christ: 30-Day Guided Prayer Journal

Thanks for listening to the Field Guide For Following Jesus podcast! God bless you!