Wisdom to Know

James describes Love from the 1 Corinthians 13 in the Bible through the lens of psychology.

How have you been invalidated as a man? James talks about what men want.

Famous Ted Talk by Brene Brown that discusses authentic connection through revealing shame. James discusses why it's so difficult to connect that way, especially men.

There are different words for love in the Bible, and what is the differences between them? At the end of the book of John, why does Peter and Jesus use both to describe love?

How do we differentiate between the false self and the true self, and how can we operate out of a true, authentic self?

What is the false self? We all have an image that we want everyone to perceive; however, you cannot genuinely connect with people with a false self.

2024 James was invited to a Chinese Church to share his testimony, and his growth in the Christian life.

English with Chinese translation

Steve Garrett is the founder and sole owner of Garrett Consulting, a consulting group that offers personalized leadership development coaching, consulting & training in Chicago & nationwide. He joins James to talk career change, being a solopreneur/entreprenur, and his personal life of faith.

Someone asked James how he is experiencing God. James answers by describing the maturing process of the Christian life, and the road is not easy. But if the assumption is God is good and he is in control, then what is He doing in a person's life when they don't "feel" Him anymore.

What is the mindset of most people? Many are humanists and Gnostics, but do these things go with spiritual matters and the Bible?