SMany have often described the Holy Spirit as an “it” or a “thing,” when actually, He’s the third person of the Trinity. He’s the One Jesus knew was coming after Him. He’s… well, that’s that we’re talking about on this first episode of the series entitled “Summer in the Spirit.”

In this Episode, host Bethany Barr Phillips, introduces the series focusing on the Holy Spirit she emphasizes the importance of understanding the Holy Spirit both theologically and personally. Through sharing personal experiences and insights, Bethany explores the role of the Holy Spirit in everyday life, the misconceptions surrounding Him, and the empowerment He offers to believers.

Takeaways

• “I don’t want the world to define God for me, I want the Holy Spirit to reveal God to me.” A.W. Tozer
• We often limit the Holy Spirit by trying to neatly define Him.
• Have you described the Holy Spirit?
• The Holy Spirit is a person of God, not a force.
• Understanding the Holy Spirit is crucial for spiritual growth.
• The Holy Spirit’s presence and power is not restricted to the pages of the Scriptures.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Summer in the Spirit

08:09 - Personal Experiences with the Holy Spirit

18:33 - Theological Insights on the Holy Spirit

24:23 - Conclusion and Call to Action

Bethany's Website. - Where you can find out more about how to follow, the substack, the Pioneer Assembly Book Club and more.

Regret is REAL. And knowing it’s coming is sometimes worse than knowing you may have to live with it. While you may not always like a possible outcome, you don’t have to regret the reality from a decision you made.

In this third and final episode in the series on decisions, Bethany Barr Phillips discusses the complexities of decision-making and dissects regret, offering seven decisions you won’t regret. These seven key decisions can lead to a life with less regret, encouraging listeners to trust in God's guidance over worldly desires.

Takeaways

Seven Key Decisions:

• Prayer over Pettiness: Are you making a decision for or with God?
• Trust over impulsiveness: Are your trusting His timing or creating your own?
• Forgiveness over faking it: Are you truly forgiving or are you faking it and keeping score?
• Right thing over the easy thing: Are you more concerned with comfort rather than call?
• Obedience over independence: Are you willing to submit rather than lead your own life?
• Resting over striving: Are you able to rest or do you feel like striving is significance?
• Worshiping over worrying: Are you willing to worship instead of worry?

Chapters

00:00- Introduction to Decision-Making and Regret

01:48 - Seven Decisions You Won't Regret

05:49 - Prayer Over Pettiness

06:41 - Trust Over Impulsiveness

07:44 - Forgiveness Over Faking It

08:55 - The Right Thing Over The Easy Thing

09:59 - Obedience Over Independence

11:32 - Resting Over Striving

12:29 - Worshiping Over Worrying

13:40 - Conclusion: Living Without Regret

Links

Ryan McDermott's Book titled: He is Here

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Does God sometimes get it wrong? Is He willing to do for you what He’s done for others? Why is it such a struggle to trust God’s guidance in decisions? In this episode, Bethany Barr Phillips explores the complexities of trusting God's guidance in our decisions. She discusses the struggle of faith, the importance of obedience, and the need to trust in God's plan, even when it seems unclear. God isn’t always going to do things like we want, but He is worthy to be trusted in the wandering. Through biblical examples and personal insights, she encourages listeners to embrace the journey of faith and recognize that God’s guidance doesn’t exempt us from things that might hurt us. It’s His guidance that allows us to walk through it into the next season of our lives.

Takeaways

• We create a see saw effect of stress in our faith lives, b/c we get so fixated on being right, that we forget our main goal is to glorify God.
• Trusting God means accepting step-by-step guidance.
• Following God isn’t about knowing the whole plan. It’s not about trusting in the plan. It’s about trusting God.
• God’s guidance must be greater than people’s opinion.
• God's guidance does not exempt us from pain.
• Sometimes we wait for signs when God wants us to act.

Chapters

00:00 -The Choice of Judas: Trusting God's Decisions

03:08 - Understanding God's Guidance in Our Lives

05:48 - The Seesaw of Stress: Balancing Faith and Decisions

08:52 - Biblical Examples of Step-by-Step Guidance

11:58 - Obedience and Surrender: Keys to Divine Guidance

14:48 - Facing the Struggle: Trusting God's Plan

18:09 - Navigating Hurt and Healing in Faith

20:51 - Encouragement for the Journey: You're Not Alone

Pioneer Assembly Substack

Pioneer Assembly Book Club

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