Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On August 21st our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Romans 12.

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I enjoying prayer?

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

Do I pray about the money I spend?

Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

What does it mean to live in harmony with one another?

What is mutual affection?

‘“Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ Do these verses challenge you? What is hardest about them?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On August 14th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Romans 8:26-35.

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

Have you ever needed the spirit to “intercede with sighs to deep for words?” What was that like?

Of all of the things that Paul says cannot separate us from the love of God, which do you need to hear the most? Or what do you need to add to the list?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On August 7th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Romans 5:1-11.

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I confidentially pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Can I be trusted?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

Where is the freedom for you knowing that Christ’s love comes before everything else?

Where can you see trouble producing hope? What changes would you need to make in your faith to become more resilient in your love of Christ?

What are you going to do to grow in your relationship with Christ this week?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On May 29th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from 2 Corinthians 2:1-10.

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Is Christ real to me?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

How is salvation a gift for you today?

Why do you think God sent Jesus to us? To You?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On July 24th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Romans 1:1-17(18-26)

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

How do I spend my spare time?

Am I proud?

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

What have you been taught about the inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in the church?

Has anyone ever challenged your assumptions? How?

Do you think God is still speaking today?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On July 17th our preacher was Kevin Towers, Duke Divinity Intern. He preached from Galatians 6:1-10

Join the Yadkin Examen Facebook group to be part of a community that prays together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674735756822720/

Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I enjoying prayer?

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

Do I pray about the money I spend?

Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

How does the phrase "you reap what you sow" change the way you live as a Christian?

What do you do to keep your covenant with God?

How can you live into the paradox of faith presented in Galatians?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On June 10th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Galatians 4 & 5.

Join the Yadkin Examen Facebook group to be part of a community that prays together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674735756822720/

Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I enjoying prayer?

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

Do I pray about the money I spend?

Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

If we interpret Paul’s use of “Flesh” as “human ability to put ourselves in the position of God” how does that change or inform our reading of scripture as a whole?

Does the Freedom Paul talks about mean we are free from restrictions or repercussions? What is Christian freedom?

What Fruit of the Spirit do you need more of this week? How can you pray for the spirit to bring that gift?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On July 3rd our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Galatians 3:1-19;23-29.

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Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

What does it mean for you that God entered into the world as Christ to be in relationship with you, even though it meant being subjected to death?

How does Christ guarantee your place in God’s Kingdom? How does that impact how you live your life?

Paul says God does not see divisions through Christ? How can you better live your life around God’s vision and will in this area?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On June 26th our preacher was the Rev. Jonathan Gaylord and he preached from Galatians 2:11-21.

Join the Yadkin Examen Facebook group to be part of a community that prays together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674735756822720/

Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I confidentially pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Can I be trusted?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

How can you use the freedom you have in salvation to live like Christ?

Where do you need to live more for others?

What comfort do you find knowing that Christ’s action on the cross is all you need have a place in God’s kingdom ?

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.

Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On June 19th our preacher was Kevin Towers, Duke Divinity School Intern and he preached from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15.

Join the Yadkin Examen Facebook group to be part of a community that prays together: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674735756822720/

Reflection Questions

Review the day. Where did the spirit move? Where did I miss an opportunity that God placed before me, to share God’s love?

Consider something from this day for which you are thankful

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I proud?

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Is Christ real to me?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

What would it mean for you to make yourself poor so others could be rich?

What would you be willing to give up for the sake of others? Would you expect something in return?