Why are hateful social media posts often impersonal, but taken personally? What can you do to bring Compassion into the conversation?

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Discover how embracing imperfections in yourself and others opens the door to Grace, Compassion, and God’s unconditional Love.

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Show Notes – God Jots Episode 108: “Embracing Imperfections: Finding Strength, Grace, and God’s Love”

In this heartfelt episode, host Ender Bowen invites listeners to examine how embracing our imperfections can lead to deeper self-understanding, stronger connections, and a richer experience of divine love. Sharing his own struggles as a parent and aspiring compassionist, Ender explores the uncomfortable but authentic terrain of vulnerability and shame, ultimately recognizing that perfection is an illusion—and perhaps, that’s part of the point.

Drawing from personal reflections and spiritual insights, Ender discusses how God’s unconditional love encompasses our flaws and how recognizing this can inspire us to extend empathy and acceptance to others. The conversation challenges conventional ideas about perfection, encouraging us to see our imperfections as unique threads that connect us all and make us relatable, lovable, and human.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own areas of imperfection and consider ways to foster compassion, authenticity, and acceptance within themselves and their communities. Ender wraps up with a call to action: share your thoughts and stories with the God Jots community and keep striving to be “a little light in the world.”

Explore the tension between God’s unconditional love and eternal damnation. Learn what Hell might really be, why guilt matters, and how forgiveness sets us free.

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Show Notes: God Jots – Episode 107: If God’s Love Is Truly Unconditional, What Is Hell Really

Host Ender Bowen dives deep into the question: If God’s love is truly unconditional, how do we reconcile the concept of hell? In this thought-provoking episode, Ender challenges traditional views of eternal damnation and explores whether condemnation really aligns with divine love, or if it's more about human vengeance.

Key topics include:

• The difference between unconditional love and vengeance
• Whether God actually condemns anyone, or if hell is something we create ourselves through guilt
• How our treatment of others, and our capacity to forgive, shapes our spiritual well-being and connection to God
• The idea that hell may be a self-imposed prison of separation from the divine, fueled by unaddressed guilt
• Why genuine forgiveness—especially selfless forgiveness of others—can be the only way to heal and reconnect with God

Ender invites listeners to reflect on their own concepts of hell, guilt, and forgiveness, and encourages open discussion within the God Jots community.

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In this insightful video, we explore the importance of personal development and self development on our journeys. Discover how embracing a success mindset and practicing mindfulness can enhance your personal growth and emotional well-being. Join us for a motivational speech that will inspire you to reflect and connect with your inner self!

We think idols are golden statues, but what if they’re in your pocket? Learn how to spot false idols and reclaim the power of permission.

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Show Notes – God Jots: Episode 106 - Identifying False Idols And The Power of Permission

In this episode of God Jots, host Ender Bowen takes a relatable and insightful look at the modern false idols that shape—and sometimes control—our lives. Reflecting on his own dependency on smartphones, Ender explores how everyday items (not just the usual suspects like money or fame) can quietly assume power over us, dictating our thoughts, habits, and priorities.

From the pull of our phones to the influence of careers, weather, and even fear itself, Ender walks listeners through the process of identifying these “false idols.” But the real power lies in understanding that their control comes only from the permission we give them. Drawing inspiration from scripture, he emphasizes the transformative strength found in reclaiming that permission and using our words and choices deliberately.

Ender invites listeners to reflect on their own false idols, the impact on their emotions and interactions, and to consider what life would be like if they took their power back. Join the conversation and share your thoughts to be part of a growing community striving for honesty, connection, and compassion.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The sneaky ways everyday things can become idols

• How permission is the key to reclaiming control

• Practical questions for self-reflection

Tolerance might sound noble, but often it disconnects. Discover why Compassion acts deeper, and how embracing it transforms how we relate.

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Show Notes for Episode 105: "Why Tolerance Fails And How Compassion Can Be the Better Way"

In this episode of God Jots, host Ender Bowen takes a deeper look at the concept of "tolerance"; a word so familiar in modern society, yet often misunderstood in practice. Ender explores why our use of tolerance might be falling short of its intended positive impact and how, more often than not, it ends up fostering a sense of distance and dismissal rather than genuine acceptance and connection.

Instead of settling for the passive and sometimes negative connotations of tolerance, Ender argues that "compassion" offers a more active and connective path forward. He discusses how compassion encourages us to truly engage with and embrace others, moving beyond merely “putting up with” differences and instead seeking meaningful understanding and shared humanity.

Listen in for thoughtful reflections, candid humor, and practical insights on how compassion can not only improve our interactions with others but also illuminate the path to true joy and connection.

Highlights:

• Why the word "tolerance" may not live up to its promise

• The difference between passive tolerance and active compassion

• How compassion can deepen our relationships and sense of community

• Ender’s invitation for you to share your own experiences with tolerance and compassion

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Be honest. Be compassionate. Be a light in the world.

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Confirmation bias changes how we see love, politics, and faith. What if the world you believe in isn’t the world that truly exists?

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Show Notes for Episode 104 – "Confirmation Bias: Why We Believe What We Want to Believe"

In this episode of God Jots, host Ender Bowen dives into the fascinating world of confirmation bias—why we gravitate toward beliefs that validate our perspectives and filter out those that don’t. Using a heartfelt teenage story about his first crush, Ender connects personal experience to a larger conversation about how our “first variable” (our initial beliefs) shapes everything we think and do, much like a math proof.

Ender explores how confirmation bias drives not only our personal lives but also today’s political and cultural divides. He reminds listeners that while others’ beliefs may seem “crazy,” there’s often sound, logical reasoning behind them—just a different set of starting assumptions. With touches of humor and vulnerability, Ender encourages compassion, understanding, and the willingness to re-examine our own “proofs.”

Listen in for a reflection on empathy, logic, and discovering common ground—even when common ground feels impossible. Join the conversation and share your thoughts with the God Jots community!

Topics Covered:

• A personal story on teenage romance and self-delusion

• How confirmation bias influences our decisions and interpretations

• The math proof analogy for understanding beliefs

• Applying logic and compassion to bridge divides

• Inviting listeners to reflect and connect

Struggling with silence from God? Discover why prayers feel unanswered and how to realign your faith when God seems quiet.

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Show Notes: God Jots – Episode 103: "What to Do When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers"

In this heartfelt episode, host Ender Bowen gets real about feeling spiritually “blank” when life gets overwhelming and God’s signal seems lost in the busyness of adulthood. Drawing on personal struggles, Ender shares how juggling family, work, creative projects, and responsibilities can drown out even the strongest spiritual connections.

Listen as he reflects on the panic and self-doubt that comes with creative block—especially when creating content meant to inspire faith. Ender unpacks his realization that, amidst all the noise, he’d unwittingly stopped communicating with God altogether. He discusses practical steps he takes to realign and open up spiritual bandwidth: revisiting inspiring reads, listening to music that connects him to God, engaging in creative acts dedicated solely to faith, and simply talking—keeping those channels of communication open.

Ender invites you to think about your own moments of distance from God: How do you realign? Is it always the same process, or does it change? Join the conversation and share your experiences with the growing God Jots community.

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Key Topics:

• Feeling spiritually disconnected during busy seasons

• The impact of creative block on faith

• Practical ways to realign and reconnect with God

• The importance of ongoing, honest communication with God

• An invitation for listeners to share their own stories

Explore what “the number of the beast” may mean today—how obsession, fear, and giving away our will become the mark—and learn how to reclaim your power.

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Show Notes for God Jots Episode 102: “What Is The Number of The Beast? A Modern Take On Revelation”

Host Ender Bowen dives deep into the mysterious concept of “the Beast” from Revelation, exploring what it means in our modern lives. Through personal stories about his son’s fascination with numbers, Ender examines how obsession—and the fear that often accompanies it—can take root in our lives, transforming into a powerful “beast” once we give it permission. He offers a fresh perspective on the biblical mark of the beast, suggesting that it isn’t about credit card numbers or social security numbers, but about how we allow fear and animosity to steer our actions and relationships.

Ender discusses the idea of the anti-trinity—the dragon, the first beast, and the second beast—as representing hatred, animosity, and misery, challenging listeners to reflect on where these forces might be “marking” them. Ultimately, he highlights the simple yet profound truth: the beast only has power if we allow it, and reclaiming control starts with compassion, faith, and remembering our inherent strength.

Join Ender’s community of aspiring compassionists and share your thoughts on how to overcome fear, obsession, and isolation in your own life. For more, subscribe to the God Jots podcast and visit enderbowen.com or join the Discord to continue the conversation!

Key Topics:

• The personal story behind the episode’s theme

• Obsession with numbers and its parallels to the beast in Revelation

• A modern interpretation of the biblical “mark”

• The role of fear and animosity in dividing people

• How reclaiming your will, compassion, and faith can defeat the beast

• Invitation to join the God Jots community

Labels simplify. But they also divide. Discover how simple labels disconnect us, and what it looks like to see beyond “that one thing.”

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God Jots – Ep. 101: The Hidden Damage of Labels – How They Disconnect Us All

In this episode of God Jots, host Ender Bowen dives into the instinctual habit of labeling people based on a single characteristic, and how it undermines genuine human connection. Drawing from personal stories (including his misadventures with a stubborn Tennessee garden), Ender examines why we gravitate toward simple labels, from survival instincts to modern-day confirmation bias, and the role of power players in deepening our divisions.

He challenges listeners to move beyond the “that one thing” mentality, whether dealing with friends, foes, or strangers, and instead embrace compassion by seeing the full, complex humanity in each other. Ender offers practical insight on breaking free from controlling labels, empowering others, and finding real connection. Even with those we disagree with.

Tune in to reflect, laugh, and explore how you can be a little light in the world. Share your experiences and join the conversation at enderbowen.com/discord. If this episode resonates, don’t forget to subscribe and visit godjots.com for more wisdom, resources, and updates!

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