Do you sense something is just not right in your walk with Jesus? You attend church regularly and are involved in a small group, but still feel lonely and disconnected. In this program, we will tell you what you are missing as we continue our series, The B.I.O Lifestyle. Listen in as Chip and our Executive Vice President, Andrew Accardy, break down what it means to find a godly community. Learn how an intentional, loving group of Christ followers can make an eternal difference in your life.

Main Points

1. Introduction to BIO: Andrew and Chip discuss the ministry's focus on helping Christians live authentically, introducing the concept of BIO: Before God, In Community, and On Mission.
2. Being Before God: Chip recaps the importance of daily connection with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and practicing His presence throughout the day.
3. Being In Community: They define biblical community as a place where individuals meet real needs in a safe, supportive environment, fostering accountability and encouragement.
4. Importance of Community: Chip emphasizes that authentic community is vital because loneliness is widespread, and genuine growth cannot occur in isolation.
5. Challenges in Finding Community: Many struggle to find genuine community due to past hurts or rejection, and even extroverts can find it challenging to connect deeply.
6. Authentic Community vs. Social Gatherings: Authentic community involves vulnerability, accountability, and deep relationships, going beyond surface-level interactions.
7. Overcoming Challenges: Despite past hurts, rejection, or fears, taking the risk to engage in community is essential for spiritual growth.
8. Creating Community: Andrew shares the story of someone who bravely asked for friendship, highlighting the importance of taking initiative in building community.
9. The Transformative Power of Community: Chip shares stories of individuals who experienced life transformation through authentic community, emphasizing its role in healing and growth.
10. Encouragement to Join Community: Andrew encourages listeners to take steps toward building or joining a small group, emphasizing the support available through resources provided by the ministry.

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Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.

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Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.

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