Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon shares his interview with “The Creative Coping Podcast” hosted by Johnny Anomaly.

Johnny Anomaly is a spoken word poet, author, and public speaker from Houma, Louisiana. He has independently released several spoken word albums as well as self-published his first book of poetry and is also the host of The Creative Coping Podcast. The podcast is described in this way:

The effects of grieving can result in a variety of negative emotions but for host Johnny Anomaly and his guests, it has been a catalyst for creativity. Hear the compelling stories of individuals who have used their pain to hone their craft and help others along the way.

You can find the podcast at https://anchor.fm/creativecopingpod. 

In our interview, we share a bit about our grieving experiences, our coping devices, and what we have created in light of the loss of people we have loved.

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Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon about the 10 elements of a growth environment from John Maxwell and his new book, “Leadershift”. Gordon talks about…

Surrounding yourself with people who are ahead of you in life.

Putting your focus forward.

Failure is not your enemy.

And lots more. 

If you want to pick up a copy of John Maxwell’s “Leadershift”, you can find it on Amazon. 

Thanks so much for listening.

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This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Idea: The Standard is the Standard from Romans 2.12-24. You can find notes from this sermon below. Thanks for listening. 

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.

Big Idea: The Standard is the Standard

Our Need is Universal 

Romans 2:12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. 14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts sometimes accusing them and at other times even defending them.) 

Jesus’ Words Save and Condemn

16 This will take place on the day when God judges people’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my gospel declares.

There is No Boasting 

17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21 you, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? 24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

Big Idea: The Standard is the Standard

Truth: Christians stand as humble demonstrations of how God’s grace meets the universal need for forgiveness. God’s call to faith and repentance is the call of life itself. 

Application: In light of the command not to boast, live knowing that God enables the change in your life just much as He enabled the forgiveness of your sins. 

Action: Pray for personal a repentance and holiness that grows into a fervent proclamation of the Gospel. 

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast!

In this episode, Gordon celebrates the One Year anniversary of the podcast. We talk about the top 5 podcasts of the past year:

Number 5: Episode 29 – How to make real change in your life 

Number 4: Free Friday – How well do you wait for God? 

Number 3: Free Friday – Can you love Jesus when He purposefully causes you pain? 

Number 2: Episode 30 – Middle School Confessions 

Number 1: Episode 32 – The personal growth movement and the church 

We also have a guest interview that you don’t want to miss!

Thanks for listening, everyone!

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Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon ponders why 97% of books are never finished. One author argues that most authors never finish their books due to four major factors. Gordon also discusses…

That Procrastination is laziness mixed with fear and doubt

Challenges you to overcome procrastination

And lots of other greatness squeezed into five minutes.

 Thanks so much for listening.

If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. 

In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Wake Up Call to the Church from Romans 2.5-11. 

If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  

Big Idea: God’s Call to Awaken His Church

Judgment is Coming

God Will Repay

God Doesn’t Show Favorites 

Judgment is Coming 

Romans 2.5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. 

God Will Repay

6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” 7 To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. 8 But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. 

God Doesn’t Show Favorites 

9 There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; 10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. 11 For God does not show favoritism.

Big Idea: God’s Call to Awaken His Church

Truth: God’s church must be vigilantly about the proclamation of holiness and repentance because unbiased judgment is coming to pay each for their actions.

Application: Live knowing that God’s wrath is and will be poured out for every sin – either on Christ or upon those who don’t profess faith in Christ.

Action: Persist in doing good, seek God’s glory, and proclaim faith and repentance to those you love.

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA. In this episode, Gordon answers the question: How do we talk to non-Christians? from Romans 2.1-4. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  

Big Idea: How to Talk to a non-Christian

Don’t Pass Judgment

Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 

Know that God Judges 

2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 

Trust God’s Kindness 

4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

Big Idea: How to Talk to a non-Christian

Truth: Speaking the truth in love, Christians are to call the world to the same repentance that they have experienced through God’s kindness. 

Application: Live knowing that the kind and continual work of repentance in your life is intended to be transformative for you, the church, and those who do not profess faith in Christ. 

Action: Be kind to those who don’t know Christ with the expressed purpose of sharing how God’s kindness led you to repentance. 

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks Dr. Donald Guthrie. In his book “Resilient Ministry” he talks about the essential elements that are necessary for anyone working in the ministry to persevere and thrive. In our conversation, we talk about: 

What began his study… 

The politics of ministry… 

Takeaways after interviewing hundreds of people in the ministry... 

And what the next step of his study might be. If you serve in any ministerial area, this podcast is a must.  

Dr. Guthrie’s teaches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the… Executive Director of the Center for Transformational Churches Director of the PhD (Educational Studies) Professor of Educational Ministries The Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership. 

If you would like to read any of Dr Guthrie’s book, you can find them at:

 Resilient Ministry 

The Politics of Ministry 

If you like this episode, please like it, share it, and review it.  Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know more about what Gordon is up to, check out www.jgordonduncan.com