We are called to love others. Jesus demonstrated this. It is one of the main markers of a true believer. It is easy to talk and think about loving others, but the fruit is measured by action. This is where the rubber meets the road. In this episode, we look at what true kindness is—that giving ourselves to others doesn’t obligate them to us. It is a sacrifice to God. 

If you want a better life, you had better guard your thoughts. What you think determines how you feel and influences what you do. While many outside elements can influence your thoughts, you are the only one who is responsible for them. Only you can choose and change what it is that you are dwelling on.

We live in a world full of physical supply chain issues. However, what if we capitalized on the truth that there are no spiritual supply chain issues? It simply comes down to whether or not we invite Him into our lives. In this episode, we talk about what the Spirit supplies. When you find yourself in a tough situation, it is possible to keep confidence and joy if you remain connected to Him. 

Jesus introduces and presents some of the roles of the Holy Spirit (comforter, counselor, helper, intercessor, advocate, strengthener, standby). Each of these names points towards personal, inward help. In this episode, we dive into this, looking at the 4 different, sequentially linked levels of His work in us—Spirit-born, Spirit-filled, Spirit-led, and Spirit-formed.

You can be a child of God and still do what the flesh wants. This is because of your old sinful nature. You can’t train that away—you have to defeat it. The only way you can do so is with the help of the Holy Spirit. Just like a big brother defends his younger brother, the Spirit is there to help you beat the bully that you can’t dominate on your own.

God lives in you. This is not an idea or philosophy. God, the Holy Spirit, lives within you. The reality is that you probably don’t always act or live like it though. You must increase your awareness of His presence with you and in you. How do you do this? Not by sight, but by faith. In this episode, we look at what it means to develop a relentless and absolute trust in Him.

Proverbs 26:20 says that “without wood, a fire goes out.” In this episode, we continue our discussion on fire as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. We will discuss specific examples of “fresh wood” that we must add to keep our fire burning: prayer, gratitude, worship, the Word, and others that are on fire.

Scripture is full of metaphors and imagery. Specifically, there are many symbols for the Holy Spirit—a dove, wind, water, oil, and fire. In this episode, we will look at fire. Naturally, it has the ability to purify and illuminate. In the same way, God’s presence can do this in our lives. How then do we stoke this fire so that our passion burns brightly while guarding it against the things that can put it out?

How much better would you be if Jesus Himself was with you everywhere, all the time? What if you knew there was something even better available to you right now? For the believer, the Holy Spirit lives within you. However, too many don’t recognize and take advantage of THE ADVANTAGE. In this episode, we look at the vital difference it makes when you have an ongoing revelation of the Spirit.

As many podcasts do, we're putting a pause on Inside Out for the remainder of the Summer. Take a quick listen to hear Pastor Tim's heart behind the decision. In the waiting time, you can enjoy past episodes, and look forward to new content coming in the Fall of 2023!