Over the next 4 episodes, “Living the Gospel” is going to tackle the topic “the armor of God.” We all likely know about things like “the belt of truth” and “the sword of the Spirit,” but what do they mean for us in our everyday disciple lives? What is the significance of each? How do we actually use them? In the first episode of this series, Kathy and Julia discuss the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness and the difference they make to our lives. 

Read more about the armor of God:

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In our final episode of the first season of our “Living the Gospel” podcast, Milenko, Eunice, Kathy, and Julia all meet up to answer some of your questions. Amongst other things we talk about faith, the accuser, how we prepare for each episode, and some of our favorite moments from the last nine months of putting out this podcast.

It is absolutely possible to be an overcomer. An overcomer of sin. And this episode explains why. If you have been struggling for a while in the battle of your mind and are just exhausted from all the demands from your flesh that don’t seem to go away, you need to listen to this! In this episode, Milenko and Eunice take a closer look at Paul’s words in Romans 7 and 8, and how we can be overcomers by understanding and using this battle tactic!

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Read the article “The truth about Romans 7 – doing what I do not want to do” here: https://bit.ly/2YpkztS

We know that God is a God of miracles. In Isaiah it is written that His name is “Wonderful!” But what does a miracle look like? What is the miracle that God can do for you? Have you experienced personal miracles in your life? Kathy and Julia discuss these questions in this episode of “Living the Gospel.

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Read about Elias Aslaksen here: https://bit.ly/3coaeDH

Download the e-book “I am crucified with Christ” here: https://bit.ly/3dvqswa

Peter the disciple might be the apostle that we know the most about from the accounts written in the Bible. And what we find when we read these stories about him is that he is a very relatable man. In this episode Kathy and Julia have an animated discussion about Peter – Julia’s self-proclaimed “favorite apostle” – and how what we read about him as a man and a disciple, can fill us with hope for our own lives.

Read the article “The Apostle Peter: A completely new man” here: https://bit.ly/2X1ogq9

On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was sent to the earth with power. What is this power for? Listen to this episode where Milenko and Eunice talk about the significance of the Holy Spirit coming to earth, and the powerful work He can accomplish in us when we not only live, but walk in the Spirit!

Read the article “Do you understand how significant Pentecost is?” here: https://bit.ly/36kqyE4

Check out our Holy Spirit topic page: https://activechristianity.org/tag/the-holy-spirit

Watch the Bible Words Explained animation video “The Holy Spirit: Our Helper” here: https://bit.ly/BWE-Holy-Spirit

In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul gives us some instructions that, if we follow them, are an excellent solution to the problems we face in life. We may not realize it, but many of our problems arise from exactly what he mentions here. Listen in to Kathy and Julia’s conversation about selfishness and how not being selfish links to this life-changing solution.

You can read more quotes from Esther Smith here: https://activechristianity.org/10-daily-life-quotes-from-esther-smith

Is finding happiness in life something that we should be concerned with? Or does that inevitably follow when other things in our life are in place? This week Eunice and Kathy weigh in on this topic and come to the conclusion that it depends on what your definition of happiness is. It’s not necessary to have finding happiness in life as a goal in itself, but when your goal is complete confidence and trust in God, then you will see a very good outcome. You can read the article “Are Christians always supposed to be happy” here: https://activechristianity.org/what-does-the-bible-say-about-happiness-should-christians-be-happy or watch the video “Is it possible to always be happy?” here: https://activechristianity.org/media/be-happy-always-is-this-possible

“I’m convinced that our Christian life should have nothing to do with the accuser. He has no place in the heart or the mind of a believer!” In this episode, Harald Kronstad is back as a guest and joins Milenko and Eunice in a conversation about how we can get the accuser under our feet from early in our Christian life! Watch the VIDEO version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/7Q3y73L4t1w

“Set your mind on things above.” “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” “In the world, but not of the world.” These encouragements from the Scriptures inspire us to lift our eyes above the things of the earth and focus on what will have value for us for all of eternity! In this episode, Milenko and Kathy get excited about living with our hearts and minds set on the eternal!

You can read “The spiritual center of gravity” here: https://activechristianity.org/the-spiritual-center-of-gravity and download the “Letters of Johan Oscar Smith” here: https://activechristianity.org/media/e-book/letters-of-johan-oscar-smith