114 - The Fight Against Bitterness

After a week of elections and terrible flooding in our area, I felt led to record an extra episode this week. Our God reigns! We cannot listen to hopelessness or despair. This episode is full of Scriptures and encouragement to cling to no matter what is going on. 

The death that's involved in the changing colors of the fall leaves is an important reminder of how Jesus continues to bring life out of death. Torben shares how to trust Jesus' leadership in various seasons of our lives

Torben discusses why bitterness is on the rise and how we can walk in freedom from the contagious poison of bitterness

Inspired by a recent visit to a jail, Torben shares about the basic needs that all humans have in common, and how to find the necessary fulfillment. 

In this episode, Torben discusses the difficulty of understanding what God is up to when we are in the midst of challenging situations. He highlights how God is at work in our sanctification even when we cannot see. 

Inspired by a sermon about the book of Ruth, Torben talks about Naomi and how we often allow difficult circumstances to define who we are. What does it look like to be set free from those false identities? 

Torben shares how the valleys of our lives are uniquely designed by our Shepherd Jesus to teach us the truth about two essential questions that all of us are looking for answers to: Who is God, and Who am I?

Torben discusses what Jesus meant when He asked one of His most mystifying questions: "Do you want to get well?" How is Jesus asking us that question today?

Inspired by a forgiveness drive around Nashville, Torben shares about how Jesus invites us to not only remember positive things, but also how to deal with negative and painful memories

Torben shares bits and pieces from different conversations this week, all centered around the importance of knowing that God really likes you.