Finding a church can be challenging. Here are some good reasons for finding a church and the ways to go about it. JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE 0:00 - INTRODUCTIONS 00:48 - CHURCH ATTENDANCE IS NOT OPTIONAL FOR CHRISTIANS (HEB. 10:25) 1:12 - WRONG REASONS FOR LOOKING FOR A CHURCH: Consumer mindset rather than a servant attitude: “What will I get out of it?” or “Will services be entertaining?” “Church hopper” who only stays until they are asked to join and commit 2:46 - GOOD REASONS FOR LOOKING FOR A CHURCH? You are a new Christian! You’ve moved to a new area You need to be in a healthier church 4:39 - STEPS FOR LOOKING FOR A LOCAL CHURCH: 3 P’S: PRAY, PERUSE, & BE PATIENT 1. PRAY ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT IN FINDING THE CHURCH FAMILY WHERE HE WANTS YOU TO SERVE 2. PERUSE GO ONLINE FOR CHURCHES IN PROXIMITY TO YOUR HOME. CHECK OUT THEIR “STATEMENT OF FAITH” OR “DOCTRINAL BELIEFS.” 3. BE PATIENT IT MAY TAKE MONTHS TO FIND THE RIGHT CHURCH. BE WILLING TO VISIT SEVERAL CHURCHES. 7:29 - A CHURCH’S DOCTRINAL STATEMENT (BELIEFS) MUST HAVE CERTAIN CORE PRINCIPLES See Ep. 13-20 “Putting The Fun In…” series! The supremacy of God Jesus as the resurrected Son of God and the only mediator between God and man. The Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God (without error in the original manuscripts) and the final authority for life and belief 9:50 - LISTEN TO THE SERMONS. IS THE PASTOR IS PREACHING DIRECTLY FROM THE BIBLE? 10:14 - You can check out our Statement of Faith on the “About Us” page of www.Binmin.org 10:34 - OTHER THINGS THAT COULD BE IMPORTANT: LOCATION IS IMPORTANT: LOOK FOR CHURCHES CLOSE TO YOUR HOME. WORSHIP STYLES ARE ALSO IMPORTANT FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE. (Check out Ep. 30!) CHURCH SIZE CAN ALSO BE IMPORTANT. 16:05 - WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN YOU VISIT THE CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME? 1. GO TO THE PRIMARY WORSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS TO GAUGE FRIENDLINESS 2. SEE IF MEMBERS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN WORSHIP 3. WAS THE BIBLE CLEARLY TAUGHT? 4. MEET PEOPLE AND LEARN ABOUT THE NEXT STEPS FOR YOU. 19:08 - THE MAIN REASON YOU GO TO CHURCH IS TO GLORIFY GOD! 20:55 - WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? 1. VISIT A CHURCH 2. COMMIT TO YOUR CHURCH 22:10 - THANK YOU AND WRAP UP For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Worship responds to God by putting his worth on display through our lives. Humans were created to glorify God & enjoy him forever. We discuss the elements of personal and corporate worship. JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://rebrand.ly/donatebinmin 0:00 - INTRODUCTIONS 1:01 - ONLY OUR TRIUNE GOD DESERVES OUR ULTIMATE WORSHIP. 1:46 - PERSONAL WORSHIP: The “chief end of humans is to glorify God and enjoy him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism) God created humans to have fellowship with him and praise him (Exod. 20:3-5) 2:31 - “CORPORATE WORSHIP” MEANS WORSHIP WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS, USUALLY IN A LOCAL CHURCH 3:06 - CHURCH WORSHIP IS WHERE GOD IS PRESENT AND REVEALED TO HIS PEOPLE. Jesus promised his permanent presence among his people through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. We should have a “holy expectancy” that God is among us when we worship together. 4:01 - “OUR OUTWARD WORSHIP HELPS OUR INWARD HEART.” 4:54 - COMPONENTS OF A TYPICAL SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE: 5:04 - 1. SINGING 6:51 - 2. PREACHING & TEACHING THE BIBLE 7:28 – 3. PRAYER 8:36 - 4. 2 ORDINANCES OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCH: BAPTISM & COMMUNION 9:29 - 5. GIVING (FINANCIAL OFFERINGS) 10:28 - WE NEED BOTH PERSONAL AND CORPORATE WORSHIP TO HELP US GROW & GLORIFY GOD IN OUR LIVES. 11:21 - WORSHIP AT CHURCH ON SUNDAY IS OUR WEEKLY MEETING WITH GOD AND HIS PEOPLE, DISPLAYING HIS WORTH, AND IMPACTING OTHERS’ LIVES. 12:21 - VIBRANT CORPORATE WORSHIP CAN ALSO BE A GREAT WAY TO BRING NON-CHRISTIANS TO FAITH IN JESUS. 13:09 - WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP? PREPARE FOR SUNDAY SING LOUD 14:36 - THANK YOU AND WRAP UP For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

The Christian church is a collection of believers. The church began 50 days after Jesus’s resurrection. Worship in the first-century church looked a lot like it does today. We explain 3 things the local church does. SUBSCRIBE to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpMysRRC4ftibBB4sk1tgg JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://rebrand.ly/donatebinmin 00:00 - INTRODUCTIONS 0:39 - THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IS A COLLECTION OF BELIEVERS 1:33 - THE CHURCH IS DIVIDED INTO UNIVERSAL & LOCAL CHURCH 1:56 - THE ONE UNIVERSAL CHURCH CONSISTS OF ONLY TRUE BELIEVERS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE. 2:56 - THE “LOCAL CHURCHES” THROUGHOUT THE WORLD HAVE BOTH BELIEVERS AND NON-CHRISTIANS. 3:51 - THE CHURCH ORIGINATED 50 DAYS AFTER JESUS’S RESURRECTION (PENTECOST) WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME TO JESUS’S DISCIPLES (ACTS 2)! 5:04 - THE EARLY CHURCH 6:22 - THE LOCAL CHURCH TODAY HAS THREE PURPOSES Worshipping God Discipling fellow Christians Evangelizing & serving the world around us 7:24 - WORSHIP MEANS GIVING GOD THE SUPREME WORTH THAT HE ALONE DESERVES EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR CORPORATELY 8:04 - PRAYER 8:57 - TEACHING/ PREACHING 9:44 - DISCIPLESHIP 10:31 - THE PROTESTANT CHURCH PRACTICES TWO ORDINANCES (SACRAMENTS): BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER 11:57 - EVANGELISM 12:38 - FELLOWSHIP 13:33 - SERVING 14:31 - THE BIBLE CALLS THE CHURCH THE “BODY OF CHRIST.” 15:09 - THE “BODY OF CHRIST” HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS. THESE ARE THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES EVERY CHRISTIAN 16:23 - EVERY CHRISTIAN PLAYS A PART IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. YOU NEED TO ACTIVELY TEAM WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH AS A MEMBER. 17:17 – WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? READ ACTS 2 ABOUT THE EARLY CHURCH OR READ 1 CORINTHIANS 12 THAT TALKS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS. BECOME A REGULAR MEMBER OF A CHURCH 19:36 THANK YOU AND CLOSE For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Forgiveness means canceling a debt. Christian forgiveness differs from the world’s forgiveness. Christians have a divine mandate to forgive others who have sinned against us. In this episode, we discuss the 8 ABCs for Christian forgiveness. JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE 0:00 - INTRODUCTIONS 0:46 - FORGIVENESS MEANS “CANCELING OF A DEBT” REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU FEEL 1:13 - REASONS WE NEED TO FORGIVE OTHERS? 1:54 - CHRISTIAN FORGIVENESS IS DIFFERENT 4:17 - AS CHRISTIANS, WE HAVE A DIVINE MANDATE TO FORGIVE. 4:37 - TWO RESOURCES CHRISTIANS HAVE FOR FORGIVING OTHERS: God has forgiven us because Jesus took our penalty We have the indwelling Holy Spirit 5:25 - THE ULTIMATE JUDGE IS JESUS WHEN HE RETURNS (ROM. 12:19). 6:06 - WHY ARE WE COMMANDED TO BE FORGIVING? 6:10 - FIRST, BECAUSE IT REFLECTS THE GOSPEL (COL. 3:13) 6:28 - SECOND, BECAUSE JESUS TOOK THE PUNISHMENT FOR OUR SINS! 6:46 - THIRD, WE’RE COMMANDED TO FORGIVE BECAUSE IT GLORIFIES GOD 7:31 - FOURTH, HOLDING ONTO HATE AND RESENTMENT IS TOXIC 8:35 - CONSEQUENCES IF CHRISTIANS DON’T FORGIVE 10:04 - FORGIVENESS IS A PROGRESSION: 8 ABC’S OF FORGIVENESS 10:40 - A: ACKNOWLEDGE THE HURT THAT YOU FEEL. 11:02 - B: BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL WORK THROUGH YOU WHEN YOU ARE FORGIVING AND USE IT TO DRAW YOU CLOSER TO HIM AND HEAL YOU. 11:16 - C: CHOOSE TO FORGIVE. 12:03 - D: DISCIPLINE YOUR HEART FOR FORGIVENESS USING THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES. 12:38 - E: EMPATHIZE WITH THE WRONGDOER (1 TIM. 1:15) 13:49 - F: FORGIVE THE OFFENDER 14:22 - “ALL FORGIVENESS IS SUBSTITUTIONARY” 16:14 - G: GAIN TRUST. 16:30 - H: HOLD ONTO FORGIVENESS BECAUSE SATAN WILL TRY TO STEAL YOUR PEACE. 17:52 - SO WHAT? WHAT ARE SOME PRACTICAL TAKEAWAYS ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS? 18:36 - FORGIVENESS USUALLY TAKES PLACE THROUGH A CONVERSATION. 19:02 - JESUS TALKS ABOUT FORGIVENESS IN MATTHEW 5 & 18 18:55 - FORGIVENESS DOESN’T MEAN THERE AREN’T CONSEQUENCES. 20:42 – FORGIVENESS DOESN’T DISCOUNT THE SIN AGAINST US AS MEANINGLESS OR UNIMPORTANT. 20:57 - FORGIVENESS BRINGS HEALING. 21:52 - NEXT STEPS… FORGIVE SOMEONE ASK FORGIVENESS 22:49 - THANK YOU AND CLOSE For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE Loneliness is feeling alone, isolated, helpless, and cut off from others. Biblically dealing with loneliness requires focusing on our relationship with God, our Christian community, and serving others. Only a genuine relationship with Jesus cures loneliness. 00:00 - Introduction 1:04 - LONELINESS IS FEELING ALONE, ISOLATED, HELPLESS, AND CUT OFF FROM OTHERS. Everyone feels lonely at some point in their lives. GOD CREATED HUMANS IN HIS IMAGE AND TO BE IN RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM AND OTHER HUMANS. 1:40 - SYMPTOMS: Loneliness is marked by sadness, longing, and a yearning to be with someone. CAN LEAD TO: Anger, irritability, clinical depression, and suicidal feelings. 2:38 - LONELINESS IS NOT THE SAME AS BEING ALONE. A PERSON CAN BE ALONE WITHOUT BEING LONELY OR FEEL LONELY IN A CROWDED ROOM. FEELINGS OF LONELINESS CAN LEAD TO TEMPTATIONS. 4:50 - SOLITUDE REDUCES THE “NOISE” AND BUSYNESS OF LIFE. SOLITUDE CLARIFIES OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD AND NOURISHES OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE. 6:34 - SEVERAL GROUPS ARE AT RISK FOR LONELINESS 10:20 - WHAT ARE SOME WRONG WAYS OF DEALING WITH LONELINESS? “Self-medicating” through: Sexual sin, purchasing “things” to give yourself an emotional lift, substance abuse 13:41 - HOW CAN WE HANDLE LONELINESS BIBLICALLY? JESUS UNDERSTANDS OUR FEELINGS OF LONELINESS (HEB. 4:15). On the cross, Jesus felt the ultimate loneliness: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46). Because of Jesus’ death, we can experience a relationship with God through the indwelling Holy Spirit! 15:48 - CAN ANY GOOD COME OUT OF OUR LONELINESS? LONELINESS FORCES US TO HAVE AN UTTER DEPENDENCY ON GOD FOR EVERYTHING. Corrie Ten Boom - “You can never learn that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you have.” 17:33 - HOW CAN WE DEAL WITH LONELINESS BIBLICALLY? FOCUS ON 3 RELATIONSHIPS: 18:38 - 1. GOD: through prayer and Scripture 19:54 - 2. COMMUNITY: God made you for intimacy with other humans and a need to feel like you belong somewhere. 21:18 - 3. SERVING: Re-channels your self-focus onto others. 23:30 - MAKE A PLAN: Planning is helpful if you see times you know you will be lonely. 24:48 - SO WHAT? EMBRACE YOUR LONELINESS AS AN ELEMENT OF YOUR SPIRITUAL MATURITY. CONCENTRATE ON TODAY. Whatever the cause of loneliness, for the Christian, the cure is always the same—the comforting fellowship of Christ. 28:36 - NEXT STEP: MAKE A PLAN! 29:38 - Thank you and wrap up For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE Envy and jealousy are rebellions against God’s provision and the opposite of love. We must transform our minds by “putting off” envy or jealousy and “putting on” being satisfied with God’s provisions for our life through three steps. *NOTE: We had some issues with Bob’s mic on this episode. Thanks for bearing with us! 00:00 - Introductions 1:20: - WHAT ARE THE DEFINITIONS OF ENVY AND JEALOUSY? -ENVY WANTS WHAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS. -JEALOUSY IS A FEAR THAT ANOTHER PERSON WILL TAKE AWAY WHAT IS YOURS. -Both are self-centered, unloving, and destructive emotional problems 2:05 - WHAT CAUSES ENVY AND JEALOUSY? Pride, comparing yourself to others, putting too much value on worldly success 3:46 - WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF ENVY AND JEALOUSY? Disappointment with God’s provision, lack of contentment, resentment toward another’s success,  hatred 5:32 - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOD’S JEALOUSY AND HUMAN JEALOUSY? -God is the creator and owner of everything. -His creations should worship and serve him alone. -God is right to be jealous when his people worship idols instead of giving him the worship that belongs to Him alone. 7:08 - ENVY IS ULTIMATELY A REBELLION AGAINST GOD’S PROVISION AND THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE. -Love rejoices over the good of another (Luke 12:15) -Envy can be overcome by choosing to celebrate another person’s good fortune and speaking of their good qualities. 8:36 - OVERCOMING ENVY AND JEALOUSY MEANS TRANSFORMING YOUR MIND. - By “putting off” envy or jealousy… -And “putting on” satisfaction with God’s provisions for your life. 9:55 - Remember: “Even the people that have something you want want something too!” 12:18 - THREE STEPS TO OVERCOME ENVY OR JEALOUSY: 1. LOVE: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S LOVE FOR US -Scripture helps us understand that God loves us, so we don’t need to seek love in other things. 14:39 - 2. CONTENTMENT If you are not content, you are questioning the sovereignty of God. DEVELOP A LIFESTYLE OF GRATITUDE AND WORSHIP 16:59 - 3. LOVE: LOVE OTHERS AS GOD LOVES YOU 18:24 - WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEP? PRAY FOR SOMEONE WHO YOU ARE JEALOUS OF! 19:37 - Thank you and wrap up. For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Everyone suffers at some time in their lives. The correct response to suffering is turning towards God. Only Christianity adequately explains and makes sense of both the cause and cure for evil and suffering in our world. Jesus suffered to provide us with the possibility of eternal salvation. 0:00 - Introductions 1:11 - SUFFERING IS BEARING PAIN, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS, INJURY. NO OTHER RELIGION DEALS WITH SUFFERING BETTER THAN CHRISTIANITY. 1:53 - WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES FOR SUFFERING? -Our sin and failure -Other people’s sins -Forces outside of our control (“natural evil”) -Christian persecution 3:33- REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF SUFFERING, NOTHING HAPPENS OUTSIDE OF GOD’S SOVEREIGN CONTROL 3:54 – HOW DO PEOPLE RESPOND TO TRIALS? Blame, deny, self-pity, embittered. 5:08- THE CORRECT RESPONSE TO SUFFERING IS TRUSTING AND YIELDING TO GOD (JAMES 1:2-4). Asking God to walk with us (Ps. 34:18). 6:50- WHY WOULD A GOOD GOD ALLOW SUFFERING IN THE WORLD WHICH HE CREATED? CRITICS OF CHRISTIANITY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GIVING US A “BETTER” ANSWER THAN OURS. CHRISTIANITY EXPLAINS BOTH THE CAUSE AND THE CURE FOR EVIL AND SUFFERING. SUFFERING DOES NOT MEAN THAT GOD DOES NOT LOVE US! 9:25 - JESUS KNOWS SUFFERING FIRSTHAND -He was crucified for us so we can have eternal life with him. 10:46 - HOW CAN ANY “GOOD” COME FROM OUR SUFFERING?  “We can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Problem of Pain. GOD ALLOWS SUFFERING TO STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH AND CONFORM US TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS. 14:11 - WHAT RESOURCES DO WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE SUFFERING IN OUR LIVES? 1. PRAYER: laments, confession, forgiving. 15:53 - 2. THE BIBLE: saturating your heart with the Word will help control your emotions. Memorize three verses about suffering: Romans 8:28, James 1:2–4, and 1 Peter 1:6–9 16:59 - 3. THE HOLY SPIRIT: the third Person of the Godhead. Romans 8:26, Romans 8:18. 18:56 - 4. OTHER PEOPLE (Gal. 6:2). 20:03 - 5. STORIES OF SUFFERING: other Christians have suffered well (1 Pet. 5:9-10; 4:12-13). 21:58 - SO WHAT? 1. Choose joy. 2. Have an eternal perspective. 3. The Christian God knows firsthand about suffering (Heb. 4:15). 25:19 - NEXT STEP: READ ROMANS 8. Choose one truth to pray about or share with a friend! 26:26 - Thank you and wrap-up For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Christians are not immune from clinical depression. A qualified healthcare professional (preferably one who practices Christian principles) should evaluate, treat and screen for suicidal thoughts. There are “4 P’s” for Christians suffering from depression. These include (1) Prayer, (2) Partners, (3) “Put-ons,” and (4) Planning. JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE 00:00 - Opening 0:30 - DISCLAIMER: IF YOU SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION, SEEK TREATMENT BY A QUALIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (PREFERABLY ONE WHO PRACTICES BY BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES) 1:32 - THERE ARE 2 FORMS OF DEPRESSION: (1) REACTIVE DEPRESSION (2) CLINICAL DEPRESSION. 3:04 - HOW COMMON IS CLINICAL DEPRESSION? National Institute of Mental Health: 7% of Americans have had at least one major depressive episode. 4:15 - CAUSES OF DEPRESSION INCLUDE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL ISSUES. 7:50 - REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF OUR DEPRESSION, GOD STILL EXPECTS CHRISTIANS TO OBEY SCRIPTURE IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES REGARDLESS OF HOW WE FEEL. 8:37 - CLINICAL DEPRESSION IS BEST DIAGNOSED AND TREATED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN ASSESS THE RISK FOR SUICIDE. LOOK FOR A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL WHO PRACTICES CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES. DISCUSS YOUR DEPRESSION WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN. 10:08 - SO WHAT? FOUR “P’S” FOR DEALING WITH DEPRESSION: (1) PRAYER, (2) PARTNERS, (3) PUT-ONS, (4) PLAN. 10:54 - 1. PRAYER: CULTIVATES INTIMACY WITH GOD (Ps. 34:18) 11:51 - 2. PARTNERS: WE NEED COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS WHEN WE’RE STRUGGLING (Gal. 6:2) 13:05 - 3. “PUT-ON’S” (Eph. 4:21-24): A DISCIPLINED MIND. TRIAL AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH (JAS 1:2-4) AND OUR GOOD (ROM. 8:28-29) 14:58 - 4. PLAN: HAVE A CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE. -IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. PLEASE SEEK HELP! 16:56 - WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP? 1. REACH OUT TO SOMEONE. 2. GET A PARTNER. 17:58 - Thank you and wrap up For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Knowing God’s will is based on an intimate relationship with him. The acronym “D.E.C.I.D.E” is 6 practical steps for making godly decisions. JOIN the NEWSLETTER SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE 0:00 - Opening 1:22 - SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT: KNOWING GOD’S BASED ON HAVING AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM 1:54 - WHY DOESN’T GOD JUST LAY OUT EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES ONCE WE GET SAVED? God has given each of us a spiritual gift to use (1 Cor. 12, Rom. 12). God is more interested in creating an intimate relationship with us. 3:11 - INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: INCREASING FAITH IN GOD RELIANCE ON THE WORD SUBMISSION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT 4:30 - 4 RESOURCES FOR MAKING DECISIONS AS CHRISTIANS: 1. BIBLE 2. HOLY SPIRIT 3. PRAYER 4. LIVING A GODLY LIFESTYLE 5:07 - 1. BIBLE: Be in step with God’s thoughts and able to hear his voice more clearly. 6:40 – 2. THE HOLY SPIRIT: The “Spirit of truth” (John 16:13) who illuminates the Bible and informs our decisions 9:34 - 3. PRAYER: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5). 11:32 - 3. LIVING A GODLY LIFESTYLE: The more you follow Jesus in your lifestyle, the more confident you become in future decisions. - Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” -Part of this testing means “actually testing it out.” 14:20 - SO WHAT? 6 STEPS FOR MAKING DECISIONS: “D.E.C.I.D.E.” 14:55 - D: DEFINE THE ISSUE: Know the issue, the available options, and discard options outside God’s will. 15:10 - E: EVERYONE IS ASKED:  Seek godly counsel (Prov. 15:22) from mature Christians. 16:47 -C: CHRIST FIRST: Confess any sin that would desensitize you to God’s leading and commit this decision to Jesus. 17:14 - I: “IN GOD’S TIME” (BE PATIENT): It may take time for the Lord to make his will clear to us. 18:52 - D: DECIDE TO TRUST THE LORD WITH YOUR DECISION 19:17 - E: EXALT GOD FOR YOUR SUCCESS 19:42 - HOW DO I KNOW IF I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION? 1. It is consistent with the Bible 2. It glorifies God 22:09 - WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP IN MAKING DECISIONS? -PRAY BEFORE -ASSESS AFTER: Ask yourself, “Was God pleased as best I knew how? 22:48 - Thank you and wrap up For more info about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Instagram Linkedin: Binmin Linkedin Twitter: Binmin Twitter Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast is helping you make your spiritual life more important to you, help share it by leaving an Apple podcast review in the “Ratings & Reviews” section at the bottom of the podcast’s page. Thank you for sharing!

Anxiety can vary from healthy to crippling. Christians can overcome anxiety by following a 4-Step Method. 0:00 - Opening 0:40 - Disclaimer to series 1:27 – Definition: Anxiety is a feeling of being threatened, sometimes with no clear justification 2:18 - What are healthy forms of anxiety? 4:21 - Anxiety is different from fear. Fear is a response to a clear and actual danger affecting a person’s safety. 4:40 – Causes of Anxiety 6:05 - We should not be anxious. James 1:2-4. 7:18 - Dealing with anxiety means you need a godly perspective. 10:12 - How Should We as Christians Deal with Anxiety?  10:51 - 4-Step Basic Plan for Overcoming Anxiety: P.T.S.D. -P: Pray, T: Think Biblically, S: Speak Biblically, and D: Depend on God as You Act 11:51 - P: Pray: Use the A.C.T.S. method: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. 13:10 - T: Think Biblically: Ephesians 4 - “Put off” old thinking pattern of self-focus. - “Putting on” means (1) finding biblical solutions (2) looking at the situation realistically. For example, ask yourself: “What’s the worst that can happen?”(3) Be patient 15:27 - S: Speak Biblically: “Sometimes God allows your lips to say what your ears need to hear.” 17:55 - D: Depend on God as You Act: No matter how we feel, eventually, we will have to act. 20:00 - So What? -Remind yourself of the gospel. - Phil. 4:6-7: “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” 22:20 - Focus on embodying the gospel. Focus on loving and giving to others. 23:13 - If you struggle with crippling anxiety, find a qualified healthcare professional 23:56 - What’s Your Next Step? (1) Remind yourself of the gospel and memorize Philippians 4:6-7. (2) Find someone to love to get your focus off of your worries. 24:54 - Thank you and wrap up For further information about Binmin and more resources for your spiritual life, visit www.Binmin.org CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAM Instagram: Binmin Linkedin: Binmin Twitter: Binmin Ask Questions: [email protected] PODCAST RESOURCES More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on AnchorFM Subscribe on YouTube PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A REVIEW If this podcast has helped you find your next steps for making your spiritual life more important to you, you can help share it by leaving an Apple Podcasts review! Thank you for sharing! SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://rebrand.ly/donatebinmin