In this final episode of “In Progress,” Alan shares from 1 John 2 and talks about how John describes what it looks like to choose to live in the light or in the darkness. And how following God’s call on our lives is all about loving our brothers and sisters well!

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan shares from Genesis 3 and talks about how Adam and Eve’s approaches to temptation are often patterns that we repeat by justifying our sin in different ways.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan looks at how fear often shows up in our lives in unexpected ways. And he shares from Proverbs 3 to talk about what it looks like to trust God in the midst of life, even when it’s hard!

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

God Is Close to the Brokenhearted

In this episode, Alan shares from Psalm 34 and looks at David’s reminder that God is close to the brokenhearted. This is a beautiful reminder that when we're in an "ebb" season, which there are lots of reasons for right now, that doesn't mean God is absent. He has a soft spot for people who are hurting!

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

Taking Every Thought Captive

In this episode, Alan shares from 2 Corinthians 10 and looks at Paul’s teaching to “take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.” He shares about how we take more thoughts captive than we realize, but we often make them “obedient” to political parties, current public sentiment, or to what our friends or family expect of us.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan shares from Deuteronomy 10 and looks at Moses’ reminder to the people of Israel that God’s commands are for our own good.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan shares from Philippians 4 and looks at Paul’s teaching on how we can find peace despite our circumstances. And about how being disciplined with our thinking makes a big difference.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan shares from Proverbs 23 and looks at Solomon’s wisdom when it comes to acquiring wealth and trying to find our peace and stability in things that don’t last.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan shares from Colossians 3 and looks at Paul’s teaching on what changes when we are made alive in Christ.

Intro music: “CubanLinks” by Corey Makaih; makaihbeats.net

In this episode, Alan is recording from home during the coronavirus shutdown and shares about what a privilege and honor it is to be able to talk to our Heavenly Father. We sometimes fall into ruts when it comes to praying and we sometimes get out of the rhythm of doing it altogether, but God wants to hear from us!