God-besotted Podcast

God-besotted Podcast

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God-besotted Podcast episodes

  • #48: The One Jesus Loves
    In this episode, we walk through some key moments in the life of the apostle John and see how Jesus’ love transformed him inside and out. I hope you’re as encouraged as I am: Jesus is still in the business of wooing US with His love and liberating us from our bondage to self and our small dreams so we can be enraptured by Him and live a life we never dreamed possible.
    Key passages: Mark 19:14-41; 10:35-45; John 13:1-33; and Revelation 1:1-17.
    Want to study the themes in this episode further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:
    As you consider the account of Jesus healing the demon-possessed boy after the disciples’ failure to do so, ask yourself: “Are there any areas of my life where I feel I have been unsuccessful in doing kingdom work (e.g., forgiving someone; discipling others; serving at church or in your community)? Could it be that I have been relying on my own strength and not seeking God’s through prayer?” How could this area of your life change if you were dependent upon God like a child and came to Him more often in believing prayer (read Matthew 17:19-20)?
    Jesus makes it clear in Mark 10:35-45 that true greatness—real glory—is living and dying for the glory of God. How does knowing that the way to glory is through suffering counter our world’s perception of success? Does this challenge you or comfort you (or both)?
    When John—who earlier in his life asked Jesus for a position of prominence in His kingdom—sees a vision of the risen Christ in Revelation 1, he responds with worship. Is there any area of your life where you have been striving for power, position, or recognition? Instead of trying to sit beside Jesus on His throne, how can you lay at His feet today in worship and submission?
    In this episode:
    6:18 - 11:00 James’ and John’s request: glory
    11:00 - 18:43 The root of their request: pride (+ how it inhibits us from producing fruit)
    18:43 - 23:32 True greatness: service and putting God’s glory first
    23:40 - 27:57 Pride competes; love celebrates and welcomes every child of God
    28:27 - 34:42 The real request: exercising our gift will come with difficulties
    34:42 - 47:20 John: the one whom Jesus loved
    47:20 - 52:59 John’s new desire: glorifying Jesus
    Make sure you follow @godbesotted on Instagram and the God-besotted Podcast on Facebook for updates and more encouraging content!
    54 min
  • Welcome to the God-besotted Podcast!

    After over a year since the God-besotted podcast launched, I wanted to take a moment to share my heart for this ministry. My hope and prayer is that this podcast helps us delight more deeply in the God who loved us first.

    We’re fickle lovers, aren’t we? We need to constantly fan the flames of our love for God, lest we grow cold–and I believe the best way to do that is to rediscover, over and over, His love for us. Because when we experience that…when we truly know in our bones the height, and width, and breadth, and depth of God’s love in Christ through the Spirit, we can’t help but be God-besotted.

    3 min
  • #47: Praying the Psalms: It Is Finished (Psalm 22)

    You’ll want your Bible for this one! It’s our last episode of the Praying the Psalms series, and we’re looking at Psalm 22, a messianic psalm, verse by verse.

    If you want to study this psalm further, here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:

    1. Psalm 22 is quoted in the New Testament several times. Consider the following passages and how Psalm 22 is fulfilled in Christ: Matthew 27:33-46; Mark 15:29, 34; Luke 23:34-36; and John 19:23-24, 28.
    2. Read Revelation 5:8-10. How will verses 25-31 of this psalm be finally fulfilled? How should this coming reality encourage us in our day-to-day lives?

      3. Follow @godbesotted on Instagram and the God-besotted Podcast on Facebook for updates about the podcast and more encouraging Christian content.

      40 min
    3. #46: Praying the Psalms: Living Proof of God's Love (Psalm 117)
      I hope you set some goals for 2023. I certainly did. But I wonder how many of our goals are about us–our growth, our journey, our dreams? What if we remembered our calling is so much bigger than us?
      In this episode, let’s look at Psalm 117–a short but rich psalm that reminds us that we have such a unique privilege: we are God’s love letter to the world.
      Want to study the themes in this psalm further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:
      1. Read Exodus 34:1-9. In what ways did God demonstrate to Israel that He is “abounding in lovingkindness and truth”? How has He shown you the same thing in the past week?
      2. Read 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. What is our identity in Christ? How have we received this identity?
      3. Who can you pass God’s grace on to this week by telling them about what God has done and is doing in your life? Prayerfully plan to share the gospel with someone as opportunities arise. 4. Try writing a psalm of praise. It can be short and sweet, like Psalm 117, or longer, like Psalm 115. Consider the structure of Psalm 117 a guide: start with a call to praise, give reasons why the people of God should praise Him, and end with another encouragement to praise Him.
      26 min
    4. #45: Praying the Psalms: The God of Glory Thunders (Psalm 29)

      In a world full of substitute gods, noisy with voices vying for our ear, Psalm 29 shows us the real deal: the God of glory, who calls us to Himself in a thundering voice. Let this hymn of praise stir your heart to worship the one true God, the Lord who blesses us with strength and peace.

      Want to study the themes in this passage further? Here are a few reflection questions and passages to consider:

      1. Read Job 38:4-7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 3:10, and 1 Peter 1:12. What did the heavenly beings do at creation and when Jesus appeared in the flesh? What are they doing in the present age?
      2. When did you last hear God’s voice through His Word? How can you intentionally listen to God’s voice and look for His work in your life this week?
      3. Does God speak to you more often through the storms of life or in a “still, small voice”?
      4. In what area of your life do you need strength? What about peace? How does knowing God sits as King forever encourage you? How does the promise of Psalm 29:11 comfort you?
        5. 35 min
      5. #44: Praying the Psalms: Joy in the Morning (Psalm 30)
        My hope and my prayer is that Psalm 30, a song of thanksgiving, reorients us to the truth that God is for us, and He loves us endlessly. Even when our own pride leads us into a pit, He is there to pull us out and draw us close. He is there to make sure we live in the purpose for which we were created: to find our deepest joy in Him so that He is glorified in us. Want to study the themes in this passage further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:
        What did David say caused his near-death experience (see verse 6)? Have you ever personally experienced the truth of the proverb, “Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18a)? What happened? How was God gracious to you?
        In moments of difficulty, do you ask the Lord for His help? What, if anything, would change if you started asking Him to be your “helper” (verse 10)?
        The Lord’s momentary “anger” helped David refocus. Read Hebrews 12:1-11. How does the Lord’s discipline help us, even when it seems difficult in the moment?
        31 min
      6. #43: Praying the Psalms: Hoping in God (Psalms 42-43)
        What do you do when you feel stuck in discouragement? Cornered by despair? How do you fight to keep the faith? How do you hold onto hope?
        In Psalms 42 and 43, we learn how to preach the gospel to ourselves, how to bring our honest feelings to God, and how to keep believing God will come through for us–because He will.
        Want to study the themes in this passage further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:
        Compare Psalm 63:1 to Psalm 42:1-2. Can you relate to the psalmist’s feeling of longing in Psalm 42:1-2? Why or why not?
        Do you listen to yourself or talk to yourself more? What recurring thoughts do you have that you listen to?
        Do you ever feel a disconnect between what your mind knows to be true and what your heart feels to be true? What truths do you speak to yourself to help you center yourself in God’s truth?
        Read John 7:37-39. What is the “living water” that satisfies our thirst? How does knowing that you are indwelt by the Holy Spirit affect your day-to-day life? How can you surrender more and more to the Spirit’s work in your life?
        Follow @godbesotted on Instagram and God-besotted Podcast on Facebook for more encouragement and teaching!
        30 min
      7. #42: Praying the Psalms: Made for Eternity (Psalm 90)

        In this episode, we look at Moses's prayer in Psalm 90. Even though we're centuries removed from the wilderness wanderings, we can affirm with the man of God that life is short and can be extremely painful. In this psalm, we learn how to talk to God about our desire to make our mark on this world and our longing to be satisfied forever.

        Praying Psalm 90

        Before praying, read Psalm 90 in its entirety at least once. If possible, read it more than once, aloud. Ask God to open your eyes to behold wonderful things in His Word.

        Read verses 1-2.

        Tell God why you are grateful that He is our dwelling place. Thank Him for His faithfulness in your life. Confess any times recently that you have sought rest somewhere apart from Him. If you lack a desire to abide in Him alone, confess that, and ask Him to help you seek Him first.

        Read verses 3-6.

        Consider the brevity of life. Even if you usually shy away from meditating on this less-than-comfortable topic, don’t move on too quickly. Think about your life as a flood, a dream, a blade of grass. How does this reality shift your perspective about your priorities and preoccupations today? Confess to God where you need to refocus or reorder your priorities.

        Read verses 7-12.

        Ask God to increase your understanding of His wrath against sin—and to fear Him more and more. Thank God for Jesus, who drank the full cup of God’s wrath against sin for you. Pray with Moses: “Teach me to number my days that I may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Ask for the Spirit’s guidance so you can make the most of your time today.

        Read verses 13-17.

        Pray for the Lord to come—and come quickly. Until then, pray for God to satisfy you each day with His love. Ask for His grace to equip you to do all He has called you to do today and rest, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).


        Want to study the themes in this passage further? Here are a few passages and reflection questions to consider:

        1. Read Deuteronomy 33:1, Deuteronomy 33:26-29, and Isaiah 57:15. What do you learn about God? What similarities do you see to Psalm 90:1-2?

        2. Read Genesis 3. Consider the curse of sin. Where do you see evidence of the curse in the world? What about in your own life?

        3. How does the transitoriness of your life, as described in verses 3-6, compel you to view your time? How does an awareness of the brevity of life affect your schedule today?

        4. Read Luke 22:39-45. How did Jesus view the cup of God’s wrath? Take a few moments to thank Jesus for offering His body as a sacrifice for sin and satisfying God’s wrath to bring us near to God and make us right with Him.

        5. Read 1 Corinthians 15. How does Jesus’ resurrection give us hope? How does His resurrection life infuse our lives with significance and meaning?

        6. Read Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33, and Psalm 17:15. What is the only thing that satisfies us? How can your life reflect this truth more?

        42 min
      8. #41: Praying the Psalms: Room to Breathe (Psalm 3)

        Psalm 3 is the first actual prayer in the Book of Psalms. It is a cry for help in a desperate situation, teaching us how to pray when we face impossible situations, even if they are crises of our own making, looking to God who is our salvation.

        Want to study the themes in Psalm 3 further? Here are some passages and reflection questions to consider:

        1. Read 2 Samuel 15-18. How does Psalm 3 give you insight into David’s mindset during one of the most difficult times of his life? How did God answer his prayer in Psalm 3?
        2. Consider an overwhelming situation you are facing now. How does knowing God is your shield, your glory, and the One who lifts your head bring you comfort?
        3. Read Psalm 35:3. How does knowing God is your salvation through Jesus encourage you right now?
        4. How can you pray Psalm 3 for someone facing an impossible situation this week? How will you pray it for yourself?
          5. 32 min
        5. #40: Praying the Psalms: The Way, Part II (Psalm 2)

          The Book of Psalms opens with a two-part invitation for you and me to walk in God’s way–the way that leads to abundant life. In Psalm 2, we meet God’s Messiah and are called to take refuge in Him, finding in Him stability, shelter, and true joy. Tune in to dig into Psalm 2 with me–and pray God’s Word back to Him!

          Want to study Psalm 2 further? Here are a few questions and passages to consider:

          1. Read Jeremiah 5:5 and Hosea 11:1-11, especially verses 1-4. How did the people of Israel view their redemption? How did God view it? Do you ever view your relationship with God as oppressive or His commands as burdensome? What does God’s Word to Israel in Hosea 11 teach you about His love for you?
          2. Read Psalm 59, paying special attention to verses 5-8. What does David do when facing trouble? How does God respond to the situation? What parallels do you see to Psalm 2? How does this psalm encourage you?
          3. Consider again what Eugene Peterson writes in his book, “Answering God”: “Far more is involved here than simply asserting God’s sovereignty. We need a way, a convincing, usable, accessible tool for realizing the largeness of God in the midst of the competing bigness of the world. If we fail here, prayer will be stunted; we will pray huddled and cowering. Our prayers will whimper.” Does the bigness of the world affect your prayers? How should God's reign change your view of your current struggles and worries? 
          4. Read Micah 5:4 and Zechariah 9:10. What do these verses teach about Messiah’s reign?
          5. Read Galatians 4:1-10 and Romans 8:1-25. What is our status as believers in Christ? What does this mean for us at present? What does it mean for the future?
          6. Read Luke 7:37-39. Why did the woman treat Jesus this way? Are there any treasures you’re holding onto, whether good or bad, that are drawing you away from total devotion to Christ? How can you pray Psalm 2 this week to help you worship Jesus with trembling joy?
          7. How can you pray for those in your life who don’t know Christ using Psalm 2 this week? How can you pray Psalm 2 for the rulers of the world?
            8. 40 min

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