Best Spiritual Discipline Whitney Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Don Whitney Discusses Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life 43:15

5h ago43:15

43:15

Have you ever read the Bible and almost immediately forgotten what you just read on the page? The problem may not be memory, but method. Dr. Don Whitney, professor and author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, has candid advice for people approaching Scripture: “Read less, meditate more.” Though it may sound counterproductive, this ap…

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Dr. Carl Trueman on the Strange New World We’re Living In, How We Got Here, and How the Church Can Respond 32:55

18h ago32:55

32:55

Over the past few decades, culture has shifted so rapidly that young people are growing up in a world that would be incomprehensible to someone living even just one generation ago. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Christian author and philosopher Dr. Carl Trueman sheds light on what's happening in this strange new world we're living…

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Edmund Clowney Through His Daughter's Eyes 22:39

8d ago22:39

22:39

Dr. Edmund Clowney was a spiritual father to some of our generation's most respected pastors, but many still don't know his name. A pioneering theologian, pastor, and author, he helped Christians in the West return to a Christ-centered way of seeing every page of Scripture. Most of those who knew him simply called him Ed. Today's guest on the Great…

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Fernando Ortega Wants You to Slow Down and Worship (repost) 32:58

17d ago32:58

32:58

Too many of us live each day under the tyranny of the urgent. Not only is this frenetic pace of the 21st century unsustainable, it’s not the way God intended you to live. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Fernando Ortega joins Charles Morris to discuss slowing things down and making time for God in our daily lives. At the time this i…

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Miriam Rockness on the Life, Art, and Faith of Lilias Trotter 36:25

23d ago36:25

36:25

What is truly worth living and dying for? For Lilias Trotter, this question led her to consider two diverging paths. Would she turn her back on a promising future as one of the greatest artists in the Victorian era? Or embrace relative obscurity in service to her Lord? Lilias Trotter chose the latter, and it defined her legacy that—until recently—w…

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Three Widows Talk About Loss, Grief, Faith, and Friendship 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

What do you do when the unthinkable happens? When your faith is tested and you are confronted with your greatest fears? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen speaks with three widows who know this grief well. They all lost their husbands around the same time, but then they found each other. In their church community, Cherrie…

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Talks Faith and Preparation for the Olympics 19:31

1M ago19:31

19:31

At the age of 16, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the youngest U.S. track and field athlete to compete in the Olympics since 1972. Eight years later, she's broken the world record in the 400 meter hurdles five times and won two Olympic gold medals—yet, by the time listeners tune in, these stats may already be out of date. On today's episode of the Gr…

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The Life and Legacy of Eric Liddell (feat. his granddaughter Patricia Russell) 23:01

2M ago23:01

23:01

Known as the Flying Scotsman, Eric Liddell had high Olympic hopes. But he also wouldn’t run on Sunday … even if that meant missing out on a gold medal for himself and his country. What happened next stunned the world. 100 years after his historic race and stand for his faith at the Paris 1924 Olympics, the games have returned to Paris and Eric Lidd…

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Steve Richardson Tells the Story Behind "Peace Child" 32:42

2M ago32:42

32:42

In 1962, Don and Carol Richardson, along with their seven-month-old baby, traveled to a remote tribe known for treachery, headhunting, and cannibalism. Eventually, after living among the people and learning their language, this tribe came to know Jesus. The dramatic story is captured in the classic "Peace Child" book and movie, but what was it like…

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Dr. Ed Welch on the Tug-of-War Between Fear of Man and Fear of God 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

We’ve all been there. Peer pressure, desire for acceptance, fear of rejection. These aren't just issues for teenagers in the lunchroom. From young adulthood into old age, these struggles are still an issue for many of us. The Bible calls it fear of man and demonstrates it against the backdrop of fear of God. Ultimately, they cannot coexist. On toda…

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Heather Davis Nelson on How Jesus Rescues Us from Our Shame 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

What are you ashamed of? If you're like most people, a blunt question like this has the power to resurface long-ago-buried memories of wrongdoing. It doesn't even matter whether you were caught or got away with it, shame can stay with us for many years—and yet it is too often ignored and unresolved. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, …

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Charles Morris on Living with Post-Polio 17:29

3M ago17:29

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"Weakness on one side, fatigue all around." Charles Morris was 18 months old when he contracted Polio. And while the Lord spared him the most debilitating parts of the disease, he's had to live with the effects ever since. Those effects only become more amplified with age. On a special episode of the great stories podcast, David Wollen speaks with …

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Haven Ministries 90th Anniversary Celebration 46:45

3M ago46:45

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Did you know that Haven Ministries is celebrating 90 incredible years of ministry? If you missed our live 90th anniversary celebration, no worries! You can catch all the highlights and heartwarming moments in this episode of the Great Stories podcast. Be encouraged as David Wollen, Charles Morris, Joni Eareckson Tada, and more reflect on Haven’s ri…

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First Mate Bob Tells the Story Behind the Haven of Rest (repost) 30:59

3M ago30:59

30:59

It all started on an early foggy morning in 1934, when Paul Myers, a former Los Angeles radio personality and station manager of leading radio stations woke up near a wharf in San Diego. Hungover, he heard the sound of a ship’s bell ring out eight times at 4:00 a.m., signaling “all’s well.” Only one month later, Myers would be back on the radio, bu…

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Dr. David Sunday on Seeing Jesus in the Psalms 30:12

3M ago30:12

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God speaks powerfully through the books of the Bible. This is especially true in the Psalms. Not only does it include words to help us express our deepest thoughts and emotions to the Lord, it can also direct our worship and draw us nearer to Jesus. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by one of his good friends a…

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Dennis Johnson on How All the Bible is All About Jesus 43:19

3M ago43:19

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How can all the Bible be all about Jesus when His name doesn't explicitly appear till the New Testament? From Genesis to Leviticus to Esther, it may be hard to see Jesus on the surface of every page, but he's there—in profound and subtle ways. Dr. Dennis Johnson is a scholar and one of the founding faculty members of Westminster Seminary in Califor…

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Julie Lowe on How to Shield our Homes and Equip our Kids 40:05

4M ago40:05

40:05

The data is clear. Our world and culture are shaping our kids in ways that are often difficult to detect. For parents and grandparents, the natural reaction might be to shield them from danger—but this tactic in isolation may end up doing more harm than good. So, what's a well-meaning caregiver to do? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast…

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Joseph Kohm on the Importance of Friendship for C.S. Lewis 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

A lot has been said about C.S. Lewis the writer, the professor, the theologian, the apologist. But what about C.S. Lewis the friend? Joseph Kohm has written extensively about the surprising, yet tragic, friendship between Lewis and his childhood pal, Arthur Greeves. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Kohm joins David Wollen to discuss…

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Max McLean Gives C.S. Lewis A Voice for Today 18:38

4M ago18:38

18:38

C.S. Lewis is arguably one of the most quoted individuals from the 20th century. Despite passing away 60 years ago, his thoughts remain timeless. His books, essays, and children's stories continue to resonate, offering prescient insights even in today's world. As a brilliant intellectual, Lewis's apologetic approach to the truth claims of Christ an…

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Finding Hope in the Middle of Depression with Christine Chappell 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

Recent polls show that nearly a third living in the United States today are struggling with depression. How many others are suffering silently would surely push that number higher? And, experts say, it’s women who have the higher prevalence of depression—due to a variety of social and biological factors. On today's episode of the Great Stories Podc…

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6/4 Worship Service 33:37

1+ y ago33:37

33:37

*Entire service available on video HERE Call to Worship Worship In Song Arise, My Soul, Arise Fix My Eyes The Reading Of God’s Word 1 Corinthians 12:26-31 (Read by Jessica Stott) 26 So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.27 Now you are the body of Christ, and individual me…

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Engaging Conversations Premiere: Rosaria Butterfield 48:00

4y ago48:00

48:00

In the first ever episode of “Engaging Conversations” pastor Sean sits down with Rosaria Butterfield to discuss her new book “The Gospel Comes with a House Key.” They discuss radical hospitality, how the idea for this book came out of Rosaria’s former life as an LGBT activist, and other ways strangers can become neighbors and neighbors can become t…

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Episode 11: Costi Hinn on The Prosperity Gospel 47:34

6y ago47:34

47:34

In which Sean sits down with one Costi Hinn (yes he’s related to Benny Hinn…THAT Benny Hinn) to discuss some of the problems with the prosperity gospel and the true answer to our spiritual poverty: Jesus Christ. Check out Costi’s church here: https://missionbible.org/ his website here: http://www.forthegospel.org/ and buy his book here: https://smi…

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Chelsea Patterson Sobolik on Hope in Childlessness 58:16

6y ago58:16

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Childlessness can be a really earth-shattering event to come to grips with. In this episode Sean sits down with Chelsea Patterson Sobolik who has found her hope in Christ as he has navigated her through this challenging reality. Please consider subscribing and checking out her website: http://www.chelseapattersonsobolik.com/ you can buy her book he…

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Episode 9: CJ Quartlbaum on Race Relations and Gentrification 55:26

6y ago55:26

55:26

In which Sean sits down with CJ Quartlbaum and talks about race, gentrification, and some other stuff. Forgive a bit of garbled audio in the middle, he was kind enough to talk to me from vacation. Check out some of his writing at his blog (https://www.cjquartlbaum.com) and some of the following links: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/cj-q…

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Episode 8: Don Whitney on the Spiritual Disciplines 30:13

6y ago30:13

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In which Sean sits down with distinguished professor of biblical spirituality, Dr. Don Whitney of Southern Seminary to discuss how Christians discipline themselves in the Christian life. Discipline gets a bad rep, but it deepens our union with Christ. Check out more about Dr. Whitney at his website: https://biblicalspirituality.org/biography/ and b…

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Episode 6: Chris Martin on Millennials 38:15

6y ago38:15

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In this episode Sean and Chris Martin (both millennials by various demographers) talk about the unique challenges for said generation and the things that influence their faith in various ways. A really fun conversation. Find out more about Chris at his blog: http://www.millennialevangelical.com/ you can also buy his book (which I erroneously though…

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Episode 2: Alex Strauch on Biblical Eldership

6y ago

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In our second episode, Sean sits down with Alex Strauch best known for his book “Biblical Eldership.” They discuss the Bible’s teaching on the biblical qualifications of church leadership. For more on Alex and his work visit his author page. Thanks for joining us!By Engaging Conversations

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Episode 5: Larry Lin on Minority Church Experiences and More 1:06:20

6y ago1:06:20

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Sean joins Larry Lin in the basement of his beautiful home in inner-city Baltimore to discuss some of the issues of race, politics, and gentrification that are facing the church. Larry pastors at The Village in Baltimore and you can find his writing at the following links: https://larrylin.wordpress.com/ http://reformedmargins.com/author/larry-lin/…

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Episode 4: The Yarboroughs on Bipolar and Mental Health 1:04:57

6y ago1:04:57

1:04:57

In this episode Sean is joined not only by Micah and Bobbi Jo Yarborough to discuss their book “My Anchor Holds Within The Veil: Bipolar Disorder & God’s Providence,” but also his wife, Hannah, joins them as well. Micah has bravely shared his story of living with bipolar disorder and how Christ has held him as he navigates life. You can purchase th…

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Better Productivity by Renewing Your Mind with Barb Raveling 39:10

9+ y ago39:10

39:10

In this episode, we’ll talk with Barb Raveling about renewing the mind and how to change your life by aligning your thought patterns to biblical reality.

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"Your Procrastination Solution" Questions 22:52

10y ago22:52

22:52

In this episode, I answer a few questions based off of my new (and free) ebook, Your Procrastination Solution.By Loren Pinilis

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Learning to Love New Habits: How I Lost 100 Pounds 18:23

10y ago18:23

18:23

In this episode, we talk about learning to love your job, your ministry, that boring task, or that new habit you want to pick up. And I’ll be sharing some thoughts on how I have done this personally in the process of losing 100 pounds.By Loren Pinilis

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Spiritual Disciplines with Don Whitney 1:02:09

10y ago1:02:09

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Don Whitney, author of the recently revised classic “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” We discuss how to intergrate bible study, prayer, fellowship, serving, worship, etc. into our busy lives in a practical and powerful way.By Loren Pinilis

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Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 3 58:54

10+ y ago58:54

58:54

We talk practical tips and nitty-gritty productivity in the final part of our interview series with Matt Perman.

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Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 2 1:04:23

11y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

The second part of our interview with Matt Perman of "What's Best Next," covering delegation, roles, scheduling, work, and rest.By Loren Pinilis

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Matt Perman and the Gospel-Productivity Relationship - Part 1 45:33

11y ago45:33

45:33

Matt Perman of "What's Best Next" talks with us about his upcoming book, discipline, passion, excellence, and how the gospel relates to time management.By Loren Pinilis

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We Are Commanded to Pray for Wisdom 12:30

11+ y ago12:30

12:30

In this episode, we’ll take a brief look at the biblical connection between wisdom and the way we manage our time. We’ll talk about the command to pray for wisdom, and how having the right mindset here can change our life.By Loren Pinilis

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Overcommitment: How the Early Church Handled Being Way Too Busy 20:14

11+ y ago20:14

20:14

In Acts 6, we see the early church entering a potentially serious crisis due to chronic busyness and overcommitment. But there is much that we can learn from the apostle’s wise handling of the situation.By Loren Pinilis

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The Crucial Difference in Motives: Being or Feeling 12:38

11+ y ago12:38

12:38

Do you want to be a certain way? Or just feel a certain way? It may sound like a subtle difference, but this mindset evaluation can change your life.By Loren Pinilis

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