Josh Terada Podcast

In this episode I debrief a message I taught out of Exodus 19 where God's presence dwelled in a place described as "thick darkness". There are times that God we cannot find anywhere, even though know He is everywhere, and even if we can find the presence of God is the place, it is the place we are most afraid or unmotivated to go to.

In this debrief I apply these truths to my life and I believe God spoke to me, and will also speak to you through it. If he does, please leave a comment, this is a new episode type I am considering doing more of, and would greatly appreciate your feedback. I'm here to serve you.

Chapters:

00:00 Why I'm doing this

00:53 When I feel distant from God

02:27 When God's presence is uncomfortable

03:29 The tension of our faith and feelings

05:13 Our mediator with God

07:57 The Fear of the Lord is different than any other fear

10:30 How sin effects our experience of God

13:22 Jesus is our best friend

18:19 The language of prayer is sincerity

21:18 Jesus bled so I can pray

22:28 Is Jesus the most important and obvious thing about you?

25:57 Worship is intentional and sacrificial

28:03 Defend His throne

29:30 Don't surrender the holy ground to the Enemy

33:48 Closing prayer

I made this video praying that God would use it to speak to you at the right time, in the way only He can. May He continue to prepare you for what He has prepared for you. Press on!Connect with me:Instagram/TikTok: @JoshTeradaLets grow together:More in-depth & full length encouragement, content, and connection with me: https://www.patreon.com/c/JoshTeradaWeekly Prayer Text (Free):If you’d like to receive a weekly text with encouragement from God’s Word and a prayer for your week: https://bit.ly/4mTrRR7 or text “amen” to (562) 444-1700.Email Encouragement + Free Courses:Join the waitlist to receive email encouragement, messages from me, and free access to my online courses: https://joshterada.kit.com/0b8fa79e7cNeed Jesus?If you realize you aren’t saved and want help accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, text the number above and say: “I want to put my faith in Jesus.” I’ll respond as soon as I see it (usually within a week).Chapters:00:00 Intro00:09 Scripture reading00:22 Getting ready for God's return00:49 The things we can only do in this life01:36 Jesus is worthy of this life02:17 My unfinished business with God02:47 Don't delay to obey04:31 The battle in our mind06:28 Don't get caught up in this life08:06 Stop pushing off prayer10:51 Fight the good fight12:43 This is your wake up call14:50 A prayer for you16:11 Outro

It's when you can't feel God, but you clearly feel everything else, that it is the easiest to want to give up. When you serve God but don't see any results, that's when the Enemy's voice is the loudest and God's voice seems silent. If you find yourself in this situation, I believe this Word is specifically for you. May the Lord speak through this simple video to your heart in a way that only He can.

⸻Connect with me:- Instagram & TikTok: @JoshTerada- Youtube: @JoshTerada- Spotify: Josh Loves Jesus PodcastWeekly Prayer Text (Free):If you’d like to receive a weekly text with encouragement from God’s Word and a prayer for your week: https://bit.ly/4mTrRR7 or text “amen” to (562) 444-1700.Email Encouragement + Free Courses:Join the waitlist to receive email encouragement, messages from me, and free access to my online courses: https://joshterada.kit.com/0b8fa79e7cNeed Jesus?If you realize you aren’t saved and want help accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, text the number above and say: “I want to put my faith in Jesus.” I’ll respond as soon as I see it (usually within a week).

00:00 Intro00:07 Jesus knows exactly what you're going through01:09 The secret struggles of Jesus02:23 Jesus experienced exactly what you're going through03:31 The significance of your unseen struggle04:33 The why and how is what matters most05:47 Rejoice in your salvation08:15 God's faithfulness is greater than your failures09:13 How God is more than enough10:38 How to be great12:06 Focus on what is unseen13:20 God's perfection is greater than your imperfections14:42 Give God your all even if it's small17:18 This is for you17:51 A prayer for you18:47 Bye!

For over 10 years of my life I couldn't break free from the cycle of lust—going clean for a few days or even weeks, only to relapse deeper into it. I know firsthand just how discouraging, disorienting, and destructive this specific sin is, and how merciless the Devil is in breaking down those who fall into it.
I praise the Lord that I've been walking free from falling deeply into lust for years now, and I want to share with you the timeless and powerful scriptures, truths, and steps that God used to lead me to lasting freedom by His Spirit. I made this with the hope that God might use it to give you some hope and help you find freedom in your life too.

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Connect with me:- Instagram & TikTok: @JoshTerada- Youtube: @JoshTerada- Spotify: Josh Loves Jesus PodcastWeekly Prayer Text (Free):If you’d like to receive a weekly text with encouragement from God’s Word and a prayer for your week: https://bit.ly/4mTrRR7 or text “amen” to (562) 444-1700.Email Encouragement + Free Courses:Join the waitlist to receive email encouragement, messages from me, and free access to my online courses: https://joshterada.kit.com/0b8fa79e7cNeed Jesus?If you realize you aren’t saved and want help accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, text the number above and say: “I want to put my faith in Jesus.” I’ll respond as soon as I see it (usually within a week).

Chapters:00:00 Intro00:53 Reading of 1 Peter 201:06 You are in a spiritual war02:37 What lust steals from you04:04 How to fight lust05:00 You have not been disowned by God06:18 Why you don't feel God when you fall07:12 Reading of Proverbs 708:17 Set boundaries don't push them10:57 The Devil is smart so live wisely11:32 Treat lust like a loaded weapon12:54 Don't run from lust, walk faithfully.14:48 Don't live by your defaults15:42 What are you doing before the attack?17:36 What to do when you fall18:32 Don't regret...repent.20:54 Don't justify your sin and let God justify you21:32 God will not reject your sincerity22:59 Trust God's grace23:33 Lust can't keep it's promises, God always will.24:01 Move forward25:21 Clear out the bad and God will heal what is broken26:42 Closing comments27:00 Waitlist for my free course on fighting lust27:34 A prayer for you28:39 Thank you for being here

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." - 1 Timothy 6:12

You’re not a failure because you failed, so don’t give up—keep showing up. For the longest time I fled from battles for fear of failing God or falling in them, but that is not what God wants. Because we are saved by His perfect grace through our faith in Him, God does not want fearful servants but faithful ones. It is safer to fight on the frontlines alongside God than to flee into the arms of the Enemy.

God is calling me and the men and women of God in this generation to stand up instead of sitting on the sidelines, to advance with courage instead of sitting in complacency.

Yes, we will stumble and fall, but it is better to fall trying to obey God than to succeed in disobeying Him.

⸻Connect with me:- Instagram & TikTok: @JoshTerada- Youtube: @JoshTeradaWeekly Prayer Text (Free):If you’d like to receive a weekly text with encouragement from God’s Word and a prayer for your week: https://bit.ly/4mTrRR7 or text “amen” to (562) 444-1700.Email Encouragement + Free Courses:Join the waitlist to receive email encouragement, messages from me, and free access to my online courses: https://joshterada.kit.com/0b8fa79e7cNeed Jesus?If you realize you aren’t saved and want help accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, text the number above and say: “I want to put my faith in Jesus.” I’ll respond as soon as I see it (usually within a week).Chapters00:00 Don't be afraid of failure01:03 God wants your heart01:54 God wants faithfulness not faultlessness02:29 Reading of scripture03:09 It is better to fall in battle than to flee05:28 Don't fall back from the fight07:10 Fear the Lord not failure09:57 If you're not struggling you're not fighting12:02 God is worthy of it all14:21 Count the costs16:26 God is always with you and it will all be worth it17:13 Don't run into the arms of the Enemy19:08 Fight for the King19:55 This is for you21:05 A prayer over you22:46 Closing comments

This is for those who are hungry to study the Word of God on a deeper level and apply its wisdom and truth to their lives. In this episode we study how to grow in wisdom and discernment as followers of God so we can make decisions, plans, and live wisely. I pray God uses this in a way only He can to speak to you what you need to hear and prepare you for what He has prepared for you.

I struggled with lust for 13 years. I would be clean for a few days, even a few weeks, and then relapse and fall even deeper into it. It drained me of drive in life, and even more importantly distorted my view of God. I always felt unworthy and unable to follow Him. In this I share the truth that God used to open my eyes and set me free. Whether you personally struggle with lust or want to help those who do, I believe this truth needs to be known and shared with as many people as possible. I pray God uses this to bless you or somebody through you.

If you would like to receive a weekly text from me with encouragement from God's Word and a prayer for your week, text "amen" to (562) 444 1700.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:55 This video is different

02:20 Don't be complacent

03:23 Lust targets the mighty

06:56 Stats and facts about lust

09:15 The lie of lust

11:39 You are fully known and fully loved

13:30 The grace we need the most

17:16 This is the way out

19:10 God will not leave you because of your sin

21:23 Temptations vs. Blessings

22:03 Why you can't feel God when you sin

25:36 Practical

25:52 The difference between regret & repentance

27:23 The key to fighting sin

31:33 Lust makes satisfaction impossible

33:24 Don't get tunnel visioned on lust

36:07 Jesus' instruction to beat temptation

39:40 Will power is not the key

40:57 Guard your gates

42:40 Set standards & limits

46:19 Go out of your way for purity

48:42 Prioritize purity over privacy

52:15 Entrust your heart to God

55:16 Closing words and prayer

I made this episode in hopes that God would use it to speak to the right person at the right time. It would be my honor if God would use this in someone's story He is writing to prepare them for what He has prepared for them. Press on!

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - Scripture reading

00:42 - Jesus often cleanses us before He cures us

02:01 - Why I didn't feel God

03:24 - Could God be changing you before He changes it?0

4:30 - Don't trade peace with God for pleasures of this world

06:19 - You are God's temple not your own

09:17 - When God heals our mental and emotional health

10:32 - Breaking the cycle

11:20 - The importance of spiritual health

12:57 - A prayer to pray1

3:40 - Repent from gluttony

14:26 - Keep your commitments

16:14 - God saves

17:31 - Closing comments & prayer

I made this episode in hopes that God would use it to speak to the right person at the right time. It would be my honor if God would use this in the story He is writing in somebody's life to prepare them for what He has prepared for them.

Press on!

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - God's promise to His people

01:04 - How God got me to where I am today

03:52 - God is rarely predictable, but fully reliable

05:03 - How to figure out God's will

09:54 - God is the power and the prize

11:24 - God is preparing you right now

13:49 - God can make up for lost time

17:09 - Closing prayer

18:13 - Outro

We won’t win every battle—but Jesus has already won the war.
In this unique episode, Pastor Josh shares powerful, eternal principles from God’s Word on how to live a meaningful, successful, and victorious life that echoes into eternity. What makes this episode special? It’s recorded on the way to the gym and while working out—raw, real, and straight from God's Word.

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