The Living Rooted Podcast with Dr. Jason Tovey

An episode for myself... but I hope you’re encouraged as well.

This episode is one of encouragement to live loved. When the church displays the meaning of the mystery of Gods redemptive plan, people will know the love of God in Christ.

Remembering who we were BEFORE Christ moves us to personally and corporately praise Him for who we now are IN Christ.

Before we can understand the work God has for us in this dark world we have to understand our identity in Him. This episode focuses on who we were before Christ to better praise God for who we now are in Christ.

In light of the new ID believers receive in Christ, specific needs are evident as move forward in knowing God and making Him known: His Wisdom, A vibrant living Hope, to know our Value to God and the reminder of His Power.

If I asked you,” tell me about yourself, who are you?” What would you say? Most people answer who they are in relationship with or not (single, married, divorced, widowed, etc.) or with what they do for a living. Yet, a problem arises for many when those things change. The person struggles to adapt with truly knowing who they are as a result of that circumstantial chance. You could call it an identity crisis. Followers of Jesus have to be reminded of who we are in Christ. Because when we forget we are prone to believe terrible lies. This episode begins a new series focusing on who we are in Christ, (a new ID) as a result of the Father’s love given to us in gospel of Jesus.

Being honest with God about how we feel is to our good. Being direct with our questions for God isn’t necessarily irreverent. Have you ever asked God, “Why?” Or “where are you?” , “what are you doing?” These are not new emotionally charged questions directed toward Him. In light of the circumstances in our present days, or just maybe in your very life, this episode is a humble offering attempting to bring some encouragement.

Everyone can relate to the struggling with the timing of life’s difficult circumstances. Have you ever questioned God’s timing? How can faith in the love of God for us shape our response to the timing of life’s most painful circumstances

What is your view of God’s view of you?

What kind of influence will the truly happy or blessed person have in this world?