The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus

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The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus episodes

July 15, 2025301 – The Book of Acts as a Model for Church Growth
301 – What is the secret to church growth?
How is your church doing these days?
Are you growing? Are you holding steady? Are you barely hanging in there trying to keep the doors open?
A lot of churches are struggling right now. Some are closing. Some are growing.
What is it that makes a church not just survive but thrive?
There are lots of factors, but what really helps a church grow, and I’m not just talking number of members, but more importantly, spiritual growth, the desire to follow Christ, spiritual vision and transformation, and love for the community.
In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about how and why the Early Church, described in the Book of Acts, grew so quickly and how it can be a model for your church to grow today.
Be full of the Holy Spirit
Be in the presence of the spirit of Jesus’s resurrection
Understand how Jesus fulfills the Scriptures
Love Jesus enough to obey his command to share his message with your neighbors
Love your neighbors enough to actually share your faith with them
Look for the opportunities to share that are always there
Speak in a way others can understand you.
When you and your church do these things, I can’t guarantee you’ll get a bunch of new members, but I can promise you there will a lot of spiritual growth in your church, and there are no limitations to what God can do when your hearts are on fire for Christ.
Show notes: For a full transcript and all Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/301
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25 min
July 08, 2025300 - Questions for Jesus
300 – If you could go back in time and talk to Jesus, what would you ask him?
This is the question I posed to you, my listeners, several weeks ago and in today’s episode I share all your answers.
I am totally blown away with the amazing responses you sent me, over 150 questions.
Now, there’s an incredibly wide variety in these questions. You will see very quickly these questions come from very diverse theological perspectives.
Some of them have an assumption built into them that reveals where the person asking the question is coming from. You may not agree with their assumption or their perspective, but that’s okay. They’re sharing their honest position.
So instead of getting judgmental, let this be a learning experience. Hopefully, hearing all these questions will prompt more questions in your own heart.
And ultimately, my hope is you’ll turn back to what Jesus said and did to get a better understanding of who Jesus is, how he thought, and how he lived, so you can follow his example.
I hope you enjoy the wide variety of things people are curious about and would like to ask Jesus.
Please share this episode with your friends and ask them what they would ask Jesus.
Show notes: Full transcript of all the questions at thebiblespeakstoyou.com/300.
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36 min
July 01, 2025299 – Using What God Has Given You with David Laton
299 – Has God put a calling on your life?
Have you ever felt a calling from God on your life but just didn’t feel you were qualified, or didn’t have the talents, time, or resources to accomplish what was being asked of you?
Well, you’re not alone. There are lots of people today and even in the Bible who have felt the same way when God called them to their purpose.
The beautiful thing is, God takes what you have – what He has already given you – even if it seems to be hardly anything, and can use that "little" to accomplish a whole lot.
In this week’s episode I’m talking with Dr. David Laton, about how to use what God has already given you, even if it doesn’t seem like much or enough, to fulfill your God-given purpose.
We talk about folks in the Bible who didn't think they were capable of doing what God wanted them to, but God used the little they had to do great things:
Moses
Miriam
Gideon
Elijah
Elisha
Lydia
Dorcas
And of course Jesus, who always knew what he was capable of and used what he had at hand to bless others
God has already given you talents and resources. Even if it doesn't seem like much, God can multiply what you have and empower you to do so much more than you thought you were capable of.
Show notes
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/299
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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1 hr 2 min
June 24, 2025298 – You Are not an Accumulation of Unsolved Problems
298 – Do you ever feel like your life is full of unsolved problems?
Life seems to be racing along and it’s hard to deal with everything when it comes up.
This can happen on a personal level, but it happens at work, at school, at church. And just think of all the unsolved problems on a national and international level as well.
But the solution is more than just finding a way to get all these problems resolved.
Believe it or not, it’s more about how you see yourself. Because how you see yourself has a huge influence on how you act, interact and react with other people and situations, and how you resolve problems.
In this week’s episode we’re going to talk about how seeing yourself from a spiritual perspective will help you see your life is not defined by all the unsolved problems in your life.
And we'll look at how Jesus didn't just solve someone's accumulated problems. He disposed of them all at once.
You can do this too, when you know who you are as the image and likeness of God.

Show notes: To read a full transcript of this episode and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/298.
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
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24 min
June 17, 2025297 – Always Remember Who You Are
297 – Do you know who you are?
When you ask someone who they are, all too often, they respond with what they do or maybe what their hobbies and interests are.
Sometimes they define themselves by their past, either good or bad, their education, their social and economic status, their cultural, religious, ethnicity and/or country of origin.
But none of these descriptions really answer the question, Who are you?
How would you answer the question: Who are you?
In this week’s episode, we’re going to explore why this is such an important question, and why it’s even more important to find the right answer to who you are.
Playlist of previous episodes on finding your spiritual identity: The Journey of Self-Disocovery
Show notes: Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/297
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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24 min
June 10, 2025296 – Preparing for a Job Interview with Jesus
296 – What if Jesus was interviewing people to work for him?
Would you apply for the job? How would you get ready for the interview?
Do you think Jesus would hire you?
I know, it sounds kind of odd to even talk about this. But when someone asked me these questions, it got me to thinking.
How did Jesus choose people to work for him? We call them his disciples. But they were working for him and with him. He gave them on-the-job training for three years.
How does Christ choose people to work for him today, to follow him?
Have you ever felt called by Christ to do a particular task or embark on a life purpose, but you haven’t really felt qualified to do it?
In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about
What it means to work for Christ
How to prepare ourselves to be ready when Christ puts a calling on our hearts
How to respond to Christ's calling
Christ doesn't always hire you for the job you think you're qualified for
Christ is constantly choosing you. He is constantly calling you to work for him. How will you respond?
Show notes: Full episode transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/296
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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22 min
June 03, 2025295 – Smashing Modern Day Idols in the Church with Jake Doberenz
295 – What do you think of when you hear the phrase: worshiping idols?
You probably think of something that happened thousands of years ago, but isn't relevant in today's world.
I mean really, who bows down to idols today?
Well, you’d be surprised. We may not make idols the way people in the Bible did, but there are modern day idols that we need to quit worshiping.
My guest this week, Jake Doberenz, host of the Smashing Idols Podcast, talks about some of the idols in today’s world that even the church has been bowing down to. And he’ll share:
How to realize this is what’s going on when you’re not aware of it
How to quit worshiping these modern day idols
How to destroy them
The blessings that come when you do this.
Jake says there are often times when we have to make choices in life. We can’t follow the world and Christ at the same time. We can’t serve a materialistic way of life and God. We need to serve God and follow Christ.
And in the process, not to make idols out of our own opinions and perspectives.
Jake Doberenz info:
Website: www.jakedoberenz.com/
Podcast and newsletter: https://jakedoberenz.substack.com/
Theophany Media, Jake's podcast production co. www.theophanymedia.com
Show notes:
Transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/295

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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1 hr 1 min
May 27, 2025294 – Winning a Theological Debate Doesn't Get You into Heaven
294 – Are you tired of all the theological debates?
Social media is full of people from different churches "explaining" why their theology is right and everyone else's theology is wrong.
The basic problem is they are defining what it means to be a true Christian by doctrinal beliefs instead of actually living the teachings of Jesus in their daily lives.
This mistake has gone on for at least 1,700 years.
It's time to stop the theological debate mindset, trying to prove you are right.
In this week's episode I talk about:
The attitude behind this urge to debate and condemn everyone who disagrees with you theologically
It’s not how Jesus wants you to share your faith
How to interact with someone who's trying to debate with you
And most importantly, a more effective way to share your faith
Jesus didn't prove he was the Messiah by his words. He told people to look at what he was doing, because what he did was fulfilling the Messianic prophecies.
We need to follow his example.
Quit trying to prove you are a Christian, or disprove someone else is, based on doctrines and theology. Let people see how you are following in Jesus’s footsteps in healing and blessing mankind.
Previous episodes
Episode 224: Why Should I Believe in the Nicene Creed?
Episode 105: Why Isn’t There Unity in the Body of Christ?
Show notes: Transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/294
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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27 min
May 20, 2025293 – Finding the Beauty of Holiness within Yourself Brings Healing
293 – Can you see God's beauty in yourself?
Have you ever been out in nature and were just amazed at the beauty of the scene in front of you?
Maybe you were in a forest with towering trees above. Maybe it was a view of majestic mountains that took your breath away. Maybe it was the crisp yellow and red of fall foliage.
Or maybe it’s just the tulips and daffodils, the lilacs, iris, and the peonies blooming in your own yard showing the beauty of God’s creation.
Now think about yourself. Do you see yourself as beautiful? I’m not talking about your outward appearance. I’m talking about who you are spiritually.
In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about
Discovering the spiritual beauty which God is the source of
The more you understand your relationship with God, the more you’ll discover God’s beauty in you, in everyone around you
How this awareness brings healing into your life on a deep level
You are the reflection of God’s beauty, the beauty of holiness.
When you are conscious of your God-given beauty, then you can see this beauty everywhere and in everyone.
And this brings healing to you and your world.
Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/293
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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24 min
May 13, 2025292 – How Did Jesus Cast out Evil Spirits?
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292 – How do you deal with evil influences in your life?
What do you do when you, or someone you know, is barraged by and overcome with evil influences?
How do you respond? How do you pray?
There no simple answers to these questions. But in this week's episode, we're going to look at how Jesus dealt with and healed people described in the Bible as being possessed with evil spirits, or demons. And we’ll talk about how you can follow his example.
What did Jesus do and say when he cast out evil spirits?
What guidance did he give his disciples (including you and me)?
What mistakes should you avoid when you pray to cast out evil spirits
When you truly imbibe the spirit of Christ and follow in his footsteps, you will be able to get rid of the evil influences in your life, whether you call the evils spirits or demons.
But it is never through any power of your own. Even Jesus acknowledged it was God who worked through him. And so it is with you and me.
Christ gives you the authority. God gives you the power to cast out evil.
Listen for the voice of Christ encouraging, empowering, and guiding you. The world needs your faithfulness to Christ right now in every way possible.
Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/292
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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24 min

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