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How does trusting God with yourself reveal spiritual maturity?
This episode explores what it truly means to become a Christ-centered believer through the process of spiritual maturity. Bill and Scott unpack how trust in God leads to humility, healing, and a willingness to take risks for the sake of others. As believers grow, their lives increasingly reflect joy, purpose, and a deep concern for the flourishing of those around them.
Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:
(00:05) The progression from being self-focused to becoming Christ-centered.
(01:24) The shift from receiving love to extending love toward others.
(01:59) Why maturity cannot be forced but must begin with personal trust in God.
(03:42) Trust is the central operating principle in all relationships.
(05:11) Fear of trusting God with the future.
(08:33) Purpose-centered living as a hallmark of Christ-centered maturity.
(10:12) Taking risks for the benefit of others as evidence of deep spiritual growth.
(15:12) Healing and joy as signs that trust and maturity are taking root.
This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.
Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/
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Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books
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This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/
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How does trusting God with yourself reveal spiritual maturity?
This episode explores what it truly means to become a Christ-centered believer through the process of spiritual maturity. Bill and Scott unpack how trust in God leads to humility, healing, and a willingness to take risks for the sake of others. As believers grow, their lives increasingly reflect joy, purpose, and a deep concern for the flourishing of those around them.
Topics Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd discuss in this episode:
(00:05) The progression from being self-focused to becoming Christ-centered.
(01:24) The shift from receiving love to extending love toward others.
(01:59) Why maturity cannot be forced but must begin with personal trust in God.
(03:42) Trust is the central operating principle in all relationships.
(05:11) Fear of trusting God with the future.
(08:33) Purpose-centered living as a hallmark of Christ-centered maturity.
(10:12) Taking risks for the benefit of others as evidence of deep spiritual growth.
(15:12) Healing and joy as signs that trust and maturity are taking root.
This episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team.
Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/
Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast:
* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast
* Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2
* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2F2RSvXKfU08Q5LVTCyIYI
Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books
Follow and like the Living Influence podcast on social media:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinginfluencepodcast
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livinginfluencepodcast
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576202821527
This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

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