Tommy Brown — The Temptations of Christ

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Tommy Brown is the pastor for spiritual and community formation at Generations United Church in Freeport, Florida. He has a BA in pastoral ministry and master’s degrees in divinity and management, and he is the author of The Seven Money Types: Discover How God Wired You to Handle Money.

He joins me to talk about his new book: The Ache for Meaning: How the Temptations of Christ Reveal Who We Are and What We're Seeking.

Description:

In The Ache for Meaning, Tommy Brown journeys through our questions and temptations into the deeper invitation Jesus offers. In the mindsets and practices Christ embodied, we discover what kept him centered on his identity and purpose—and what equips us to do the same. Because when you know where you’ve come from and where you’re going, daily temptations toward security, approval, and power to control pale in comparison to your most significant reality: You are a child of God.

Chapters

1. Exploring the Temptations of Christ (00:00:00)

2. The Search for Meaning and Fulfillment (00:11:19)

3. The Temptation of Security and Acceptance (00:16:02)

4. Understanding Jesus' Response to Temptation (00:24:34)

5. The Temptations of Pastoral Ministry (00:33:58)

6. Men's Book Discussion Show Resources (00:43:36)