This is the first episode of season 2! We have just started a new round of groups with some good folks from all over the country! In this first episode, we talk about our new goals and have a great conversation trying to answer the question, "Who is God?"

On this episode, the guys jump into the topic of grace and what it means for us and what it has done for us! Too often we try to limit the grace of God by putting our own spin on it or feeling like we need to do more than just simply receive it as the free gift of God!

Grace frees us to be all that God has called us to be. It allows us to go further faster. And it gives us the handles to love the people God loves.

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... is fear itself.
- FDR

We all know the quote. But have you ever stopped to think about it? Why is fear something to fear?

We know the answer. Fear can be debilitating. It can keep us from doing all that God has called us to do. The "What If's" run rampant and hold us back from the life we have been promised through Jesus.

We figured it was time to address it head-on.

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On this episode, the guys explore a spiritual practice called Lectio Divina. Lection Divina means divine reading and included four movements of scripture reading. The scripture used for this particular episode is Daniel 3:8-26.

For a full write up on Lectio Divina, go here! --> http://fourbyfourmen.com/2019/01/17/lectio/

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The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 12 to not conform to the pattern of the world. Rather, be transformed by the renewing of your mind. The word 'transformed' is interesting here. It means a physical change. In other words, changes in our mind are reflected in our outward appearance.

In this episode, the guys try to put some handles on what it means for their minds to be governed by the spirit, even when life has been the most difficult.

Welcome to the 4x4 Podcast! On this episode, the guys have reached the halfway point of their 4-month commitment and take some time to reflect on how it's going and why it has been so meaningful. Here's to another great two months!

Interested in starting your own 4x4 group? All you need is 4 guys and 4 goals you want to accomplish. Also, you're going to need to want to #dohardthings.
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https://mailchi.mp/fe6162e67829/4x4season1

In Episode 2, the guys talk about the spiritual practices of silence and the Jesus prayer. They also discuss what it looks like to live lives characterized by worship and thankfulness. And ultimately, how these things keep us from futile minds and darkened hearts (Romans 1:21).

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Mentioned in the show:
https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en

Here's the link to jump in on round 1b starting December 3:
https://mailchi.mp/3ba16849f847/4x4rd1

In the inaugural episode of the Four by Four podcast, we explain what in the heck we are doing, talk about our goals and have a spirited discussion around work, vocation, and the Kingdom of God.

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