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  • On Peace, Busyness, and Remembering that I’m not God (Psalm 131)

    On March 18th, I was privileged to preach at ICA here in Phnom Penh. You can listen to the message here, or via our podcast on iTunes.

    We talked about three things that block peace and a few things that help bring peace.

    I also introduced a short song called Be Still, Be Quiet, based on Psalm 131. It’s at the end of the message around the 25 minute mark.

    all for ONE,

    Jonathan T.

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                          “Psalm 131 is one of the shortest Psalms to read, but one of                                         the longest to learn.” — Charles Spurgeon

     

    Psalm 131

    My heart is not proud, Lord,

    my eyes are not haughty;
    I do not concern myself with great matters
    or things too wonderful for me.
    But I have calmed and quieted myself,
    I am like a weaned child with its mother;
    like a weaned child I am content.

    Israel, put your hope in the Lord

    both now and forevermore.

     

    Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

    32 min
  • Avoiding Platitudes, Accepting Influence, and Loving Jesus (John 11:1-44)

    Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at the ICF here in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

    To listen to the message, click here, or view on iTunes.

    We looked at how Jesus allowed his emotions to be influenced (by a woman!), we talked about platitudes and why to NEVER use them, and we considered the different ways Jesus empathized with Mary and Martha.

    He mirrored each woman and responded very uniquely, in fact.

    We also talked about the one thing we must remember for this story to make sense: I am NOT the center of Christ’s universe. The Father is. Christ’s love for me is secondary and derivative. His primary goal is NOT to relieve my suffering or heal my disease.

    So, although he loves, he sometimes “stays.”

    — Jonathan T.

     

    Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

    27 min
  • The Questions of God, Hagar, and Genesis 16

    Learning to ask good questions is a Christlike thing to do. Here’s a discussion about the questions God asked Hagar. These questions form the basis of my pastoral counseling ministry. Recorded at ICA, Phnom Penh Cambodia, November 2017.

    Click here to listen to the mp3, or find this message on the trotters41 podcast here.

     

    Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

    32 min
  • The Old Paths (Romans 5:1-11)

    About the God who restores, gushes, and calls us friends. Recorded at Second Mile Church, Phnom Penh Cambodia, November 2017.

    Click here to listen to the mp3, or find it on the trotters41 podcast here.

     

    Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

    26 min
  • When Missionaries Starve — A message on the Power, Beauty, and absolute Necessity of the Word of God

    When Missionaries Starve — A message on the Power, Beauty, and absolute Necessity of the Word of God. Recorded at ICA, Phnom Penh Cambodia, July 2017.

    Click the link above to listen to the mp3, or check out the trotters41 podcast here.

    I also wrote about this topic over at A Life Overseas.

    Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

    47 min
  • What Jesus Knew About Death and how that Helped Him Live

    Recorded at ICF in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2017.

    To listen to the message, Click Here or visit the trotters41 podcast on iTunes.

    Some excerpts:

    • How we think about death massively impacts how we live our life.
    • Part of learning how to live like Christ is thinking about death like Christ.
    • A funeral doesn’t stay a funeral for very long when Jesus shows up.
    • From the beginning, Satan has always lied about death. He still does.

      • When the Resurrection and the Life shows up at a funeral, death dies and corpses rise.

      Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

      24 min
    • Love with Faith (or Play Guitar with Both Hands)

      Recorded at ICA in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, March 2017.

      To listen to the message, Click Here or visit the trotters41 podcast on iTunes.

      Paul concluded his message to the Ephesians with the idea of Love mixed with Faith(6:23), and I borrowed his thoughts for a bit. Here are some excerpts…

      Love comes to seek and save the lost, while Faith believes they can be.

      Faith empowers Jesus to prophetically imagine a new paradigm for the co-crucified: “Today, you will be with me in Paradise.” While Love communicates the fantastical truth: “I want you with me in paradise.”

      Faith innervates Jesus’ declaration to the Samaritan woman, “If you only knew the gift God has for you….”

      But Love is what got Jesus talking with her in the first place.

      “Love joined with faith.”

      Faith helps me believe the Gospel. Love helps me share it.

      Without Faith, Love lacks vision and imagination, leaving us without mooring and definition.

      Without Love, Faith becomes cold and unapproachable, leaving us bitter and mean.

      We need both.

      Love mixed with Faith.

      Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

      32 min
    • Living Well Abroad – Four Areas to Consider

      by Jonathan

      I recently shared a message at an international church here in Phnom Penh on the topic of “Living Well – where the rubber meets the road.” We looked at four areas of living well abroad, with some [hopefully] practical ideas for each one. We looked at Living Well Abroad…Theologically, Spiritually, Relationally, and Psychologically.

      For the handout (pdf): living-well-abroad-handout

      For the audio: Click Here or download via “trotters41” on iTunes Podcasts.

      Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://trotters41.com/

      36 min

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    Conversations between Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter, authors of Serving Well: Help for the Wannabe, Newbie, or Weary Cross-cultural Christian Worker. Also, an occasional sermon from a variety of international churches in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.