In this in-depth discussion, I talk about  the idea of getting closer to God, asserting that it can sometimes can seem vague, especially when it comes to integrating it into our everyday lives. So I break down five practical ways to cultivate this intimacy with God, such as asking specific questions, spending quality time, integrating God into daily life, introducing him to friends, and sacrifice. Stressing the importance of these disciplines being daily activities. 
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164. 5 Ways to Get Closer to God

Welcome to The Just Different Podcast! Join brothers, Darin and Jordan Starks, as they discuss how they walk out their relationship with God through personal experiences, real life issues, and cultural events. This podcast aims to help you grow and go deeper in your relationship with God, as they do the same. There’s a lot that comes with being a Christian and wanting to stay true to your faith in the culture we live in. And this podcast provides real, raw, and authentic commentary on what it looks like to walk out your faith, grow closer to God, and remain close to him. So join us as we help you understand the life you live and culture you’re apart of through the lens of faith!

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You can't do God's work independent of God's spirit. In this episode I break down what it means to rely on God and not your own strength. Because we do have a part to play in what God has called us to do we can never forget we can’t do it without him. 

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194. Relying on God's Strength

If you are questioning your next steps, the future, or in between what decision you should make this episode is for you. We break down what it looks like to make decisions with God and figure out what he wants from our life. How to not lean on our understanding, surrender all to him, and approach him in the correct way to get the answers we are looking for. 

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193. How to Know What God Wants You To Do

What does it practically look like to make God a priority in our lives? In the midst of distractions, responsibility, and work our relationship with God can at times take the back burner. But what can we do to make sure this is not the case? In this episode I break this down and more showing what it means to keep him at the center every day. 

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192. How to Make God A Priority

How to not care like Jesus - That's what we breakdown and speak to in this conversation. We cover how to stop people pleasing, seeking affirmation from the world, and defining yourself by other people’s word. We point to our personal experience and biblical principles that have helped us overcome these moments in our life. When you know who you are you don't need anyone else to define it for you. In this episode we go through the steps on finding our identity in Christ. 

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191. How to Stop Caring What Other People Think + Building Your Confidence in Christ

Your next level is not in "what" but who. A lot of times when we are looking to elevate in our life whether that be personally or even in our career we think it's more resources we need when it's really a person we need to become. In this episode I talk about the process of becoming and realizing that God is more committed to his work in us than the work we do for him. 
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164. 5 Ways to Get Closer to God

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