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🎙️✨ Episode Summary: How do you step into the messy places of the world 🌍 without losing your holiness? How do you love ❤️ without being consumed by sin? In this final part of the Idol King Trilogy, we explore what it means to walk in witnessed presence—entering brokenness with compassion, consistency, and Spirit-led boundaries.Drawing from Romans 12:21 (“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good”) and Romans 13:10 (“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law”), this episode unpacks how presence, not pressure, leads to transformation.🔥 Key Themes:🙅‍♂️ Why condemnation fuels rebellion, not change🤝 How to engage without judgment while keeping healthy boundaries🙏 The role of prayer and Spirit-led patience in transformation✝️ Jesus’ example: full of truth, full of love, never compromising holiness💡 Takeaway: Laws and lectures can’t change hearts. But Spirit-led presence—rooted in love, humility, and faithfulness—plants seeds of transformation 🌱 that only God can grow over time.🙏 Closing Prayer: “Lord, help me walk in witnessed presence. Teach me patience, protect my witness, and let my actions reflect Your love. Work through me, by Your Spirit, to bring true transformation.”📱 Connect with Us:💻 Website: gwot.rocks home page 📺 YouTube: "Other Things with... " ❤️ Support the mission: DONATE . For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3) Transform This City   Transform This City Facebook  gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org  🔗 ResourcesCharles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening (Public Domain Source)The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit! LIFE HELPS All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️ Have you ever noticed how the moment someone says “don’t”—something in you wants to do it even more? Children feel it. Adults know it. And the Apostle Paul explains why in some of the most unsettling yet freeing words of Scripture. In this first part of the Idol King trilogy, we explore Paul’s radical insight that the law itself fuels sin—not because the law is bad, but because our hearts are bent toward self-rule.Paul shows us that beneath every sinful action lies a deeper desire: the longing to be king of our own lives. But there’s hope—what the law could never achieve, God accomplished in Christ. Jesus broke sin’s engine and offers us true satisfaction in the Spirit.📖Scripture Focus: Romans 8:3–4 (CSB)🔑Key Themes in This Episode:The paradox of the law: holy and good, yet fueling rebellion in our sinful nature.The law written on our hearts as both dignity and indictment.The idol of self-rule—the deep root of our resistance to God.A personal story of presence vs. nagging and how Spirit-filled witness can bring change.Christ’s victory: how Jesus fulfilled the law and broke sin’s destructive power.🎁Takeaway: Christ fulfills the law within us, breaks sin’s engine, and gives true satisfaction in the Spirit.👉 Don’t miss Part Two of the Idol King Podcast Trilogy, where we continue to uncover how Paul’s anthropology of sin and grace transforms our understanding of Christian freedom.📱 Connect with Us: 💻 Website: gwot.rocks home page  📺 YouTube: "Other Things with... "  ❤️ Support the mission: DONATE . For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org  🔗 ResourcesThe Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!LIFE HELPS All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️Episode Overview 🌟Ever wondered why we casually toss around phrases like “Have a great day!” at the gym, grocery store, or office? 💬 These small exchanges are more than just polite chatter—they’re woven into the fabric of our daily lives. In this episode, we dive into the origins, cultural significance, and biblical roots of this common phrase. Discover how these words carry echoes of ancient blessings and learn three practical, Bible-based keys to actually having a great day, no matter what life throws at you! 🛠️✨Segment 1: The Social Phenomenon 🤝Segment 2: Echoes of a Blessing 📜Segment 3: The Bible’s 3 Keys to Actually Having a Great Day 🔑Conclusion 🎯The next time someone says, “Have a great day!” don’t just brush it off. It’s more than small talk—it’s a tiny echo of a sacred blessing, a reminder that we all long for joy, peace, and goodness. 🌟 With the Bible’s practical tools, you can make every day great, not just because someone said it, but because God’s Word shows you how. 🙏So, go out there and have a great day! 🚀Connect with Us! 📲Follow us on social media for more uplifting content!Subscribe to our podcast on grok.com or your favorite platform.Share your thoughts on X using #HaveAGreatDay! 💬📱 Connect with Us:💻 Website: gwot.rocks home page 📺 YouTube: "Other Things with... " ❤️ Support the mission: DONATE . Make checks payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org  🔗 ResourcesCharles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening (Public Domain Source)The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!LIFE HELPS All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️EpisodeIn this powerful episode, host Kenny Price draws inspiration from Mark 2:4 and Charles Spurgeon’s September 7 morning devotion to challenge listeners to unleash bold, creative faith in sharing the gospel. Using the story of the four friends who broke through a roof to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, Kenny urges believers to overcome obstacles and leverage modern tools—especially AI—to reach the lost in 2025. The episode also reflects on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, framing it as a sobering call to action for Christians to engage in spiritual warfare and do great exploits for Christ.🔑Key ThemesBold Faith in Action: Mark 2:4 illustrates relentless determination to bring others to Jesus, no matter the barriers.Creative Use of Tools: Harness modern technology for God’s glory to share the gospel effectively.Urgency in 2025: The assassination of Charlie Kirk serves as a wake-up call for believers to act courageously in a challenging world.Overcoming Obstacles: Fear, doubt, and busyness are no match for faith driven by a hunger for souls.✝️ Mark 2:4, CSB: “Since they were not able to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after digging through it, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying.”🥾Action StepsIdentify One Person: Think of someone in your life who needs Jesus.Get Creative: Use modern tools to craft messages, videos, or blog posts that share the gospel.Take Risks: Don’t be afraid to “cause a scene” or make a mess in pursuit of souls, just like the friends in Mark 2:4.Pray for Boldness: Ask God for courage to break through barriers and invent new ways to share His love.🫶DONATE Click our secure PayPal account to support our podcast. Donation by check: payable to "Transform This City", P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelLIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org All scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

✝️Welcome to another EEN – Empowering Encouragement Now episode, inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s Morning Devotion for September 4, 2025 – “I Will; Be Thou Clean” (Mark 1:41). In this power-packed episode, we dive into the story of Jesus healing the leper, revealing His unmatched power and compassion. This is a call to action for believers to step boldly into a broken world, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to do great exploits for God! 🌟DON'T HOLD BACK!The Call to Great Exploits 🚀Jesus’ compassion and power are our example. His hand, which multiplied loaves, saved Peter, and crowns believers, still touches sinners today.Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we’re called to do “greater things” (John 14:12).Challenge: Go boldly into this sick and sad world, touching the untouchable and loving the unlovable in Jesus’ name. These are the days for great exploits for God! 💪Listener Challenge 🎯Reflect: Who are the “untouchables” in your community? How can you show them Christ’s love?Act: Pray for boldness and seek one opportunity this week to minister in Jesus’ name.Share: Tell us how you’re doing great exploits for God! Connect with us 📣 gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Let’s go boldly into the world 🌐, empowered by the Spirit, to touch lives with Christ’s love and power. These are the days to shine for Jesus! ✨ Have a blessed day!DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Source: Inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s Morning Devotion (https://spurgeonmae.com/devotional/2012-09-04-0/).KJV used in this episode for impact. Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️ 🧠Your mind is a battlefield, and thoughts—good and bad—are fighting 💪 for control.Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:5, we explore how to take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. Kenny shares a personal story from his Biblical training where a theology professor argued this command was only for apostles. Spoiler: we disagree! 🙅‍♂️ This episode unpacks why every Christian is called to fight the war in their head and how to do it practically.📖 Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ.”🏆Practical Steps to Win:Spot the Invader 🕵️‍♂️: Identify negative or harmful thoughts by paying attention to your mental patterns.Challenge with Truth ⚔️: Test thoughts against Scripture, like Philippians 4:8, and replace lies with God’s promises.Replace and Renew 🌱: Fill your mind with God’s Word, prayer, and uplifting influences to rewire your thoughts.Community Matters: Like David facing Goliath, lean on God and trusted believers to fight mental battles.💡 Weekly ChallengePick one thought that’s been waging war in your head. Write it down, test it against God’s Word, and replace it with a scriptural truth. Try this for 7 days and share your story at gwot.rocks or in the comments! 📝🙌🤝 Connect with Us ✝️DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook 🤝 gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe 🚀!  Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🔦In this episode, we explore the profound call from 1 John 1:7 to "walk in the light as He Himself is in the light." Discover what it means to pursue God's flawless purity, even when it feels unattainable, and how this journey leads to deep fellowship with others and the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. Through biblical insights, analogies, and historical wisdom, learn to reflect God's radiance in your daily life, step by step.📖Key Scripture- **1 John 1:7 (CSB):** "If we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."- **Matthew 5:48 (CSB):** "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect."- Reference to 1 John 1:5 (implied): "God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all."📃Notable Quotes- "Though we might feel we’ll never match God’s absolute perfection, we’re called to pursue it relentlessly, never settling for less than His holy standard."- John Trapp: "We may walk in the light as God does in quality, but not in equality."- "These treasures—community and purity—are inseparable from living in God’s truth."💭Additional Resources- For deeper study, read the full context in 1 John 1:5-10.- Explore Puritan writings, such as those by John Trapp, for more on holiness and light.- Listen to related episodes on pursuing holiness (e.g., Season 25 episodes on Matthew 5).🙏Thank you for tuning in! If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend and subscribe for more insights on living in God's presence.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel(Ctrl+click to follow the link)  🛟LIFE HELPS🏠gwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.

🎙️This is another Empowering Encouragement Now episode based on the devotions of Charles Spurgeon..📖 ScriptureIsaiah 51:5 (CSB)“My righteousness is near, my salvation appears, and my arms will bring justice to the nations. The coasts and islands will put their hope in me, and they will look to my strength.”📝 Episode OverviewWhen life feels like it’s falling apart and every human support is stripped away, where do you turn? In this episode, we explore the profound truth that real security is found only in God’s strength. Using Isaiah 51:5 as our anchor, we reflect on how trials can push us away from distractions and into the very arms of our heavenly Father.Like a ship driven to its “beam-ends,” crises force us to trust completely in the One who cannot fail. What looks like disaster may actually be the storm that drives you to the Rock that is Christ Himself.You’ll discover:Why brokenness and isolation can become unexpected blessings.How hardship strips away false securities and deepens your intimacy with God.The importance of demonstrating unshakable faith before a watching world.Why weakness is the very stage where God’s strength shines most brightly.🙏 Key TakeawayThe struggles you face aren’t meant to destroy you—they are meant to drive you closer to God, where you will find unshakable hope, peace, and strength.📌 Closing EncouragementThis is your moment for bold faith. Trust Him fully, stand firm in His promises, and let your life proclaim that God’s strength is enough.DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3)  The Four Spiritual Laws- how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God’d Holy Spirit!"Other Things with... " YouTube Channel(Ctrl+click to follow the link)  LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page  Transform This City  Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe!  All Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.