Justin Kendrick: The Devoted Life Podcast Episode 27: Spiritual Gifts

Christians throughout history have sought God for his power but the gifts of the Holy Spirit often feel out of reach. How do Christians experience the power of the spirit in their lives?  

Unity in the church never happens by accident. What makes the church different from the rest of the world? How has God entrusted the church with the key to unity?

In many ways the church is like a bag of diamonds. Sometimes the real and the fake are mixed together. How do we discern between genuine faith and false conviction? How do we grow as authentic followers of Christ? 

You are God’s workmanship. But what does that mean? How do art and creativity influence our understanding of God? How do they inform our purpose and hope? 

Persistent prayer reveals the heart of God as a loving Father. While we often want instant answers, God uses seasons of waiting to grow our trust and draw us closer to Him, always giving us what we truly need. Instead of giving up when answers feel delayed, we are invited to come to Him with boldness, persistence, and faith. So how do we wait well, and pray in season?

What are spiritual gifts? How do they work in the church? How do we discover our spiritual gifts? 

Every week the church gathers to sing. Why do we do this? Why does it matter? What does singing have to do with your life? Turns out, singing has everything to do with your life. 

There is a hunger rising in a world flooded with voices, and many are searching for something that truly anchors the soul. In Matthew 4, Jesus shows us that life is not sustained by what we consume, but by the Word that defines who we are and who God is. What would it look like to become a people formed not by distraction or fear, but by the living Word of God?