For Christians Who Think Differently Grace Nation is inspired by and for doers and game-changers. It’s for the rebels, the misfits, the troublemakers, the creatives, and for the square pegs who don’t fit in round holes. It’s for those who look at the status quo and dare to dream or think differently. In a word, it’s for Christians who love the good news of Jesus and actually believe it when he says, “My kingdom is not of this world.” Here’s to the Christians. Let’s go change the world and do the stuff Jesus said to do.
Episodes
Friday Jun 16, 2017
Friday Jun 16, 2017
A year has passed since the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. In many ways, I’m still discovering how profoundly the event has personally impacted the way I minister to people. So in this episode, I share four ways this sad event has transformed the way I love and relate to people.
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Friday Jun 09, 2017
Friday Jun 09, 2017
Have you noticed the growing trend among life experts all proclaiming certain rituals or methods as the key to an incredible life? Tony Robbins, Michael Hyatt, and others have been heralding the benefits of incorporating certain daily habits into daily routines. Surprisingly, some of these men are not religious, yet they are using the religious exercise. So where did they learn these “secret tools”? On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest host Dr. Brian Russell to discuss what he refers to as “the New Methodist.” In our conversation, we discuss how most of the methods employed by today’s secular life coaches have very ancient roots.
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Friday May 26, 2017
Friday May 26, 2017
Do you know how to take a vacation? For the longest time, I didn’t. Admittedly, vacationing was never a top priority for my family. So I never learned the importance of rest. So in this episode, I give you some spiritual direction on why you should take the time to rest. Plus, I’m giving you five practical strategies to help you master the art of vacationing.
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Friday May 19, 2017
Friday May 19, 2017
Have you ever said these words, “I have a book idea?” Believe it or not, those are words that I have spoken and thought more times than I care to admit. So much so, my wife has challenged me to get serious and begin to write. But where do I start? Well, in this episode, […]
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Friday May 12, 2017
Friday May 12, 2017
Most of the time, we are concerned about saving for retirement. But what if we turned this on its head and instead focused on generosity? In today’s episode, I talk with financial advisor Matthew Wright of McKinnon Wealth Management on practical steps you can take to maximize generosity. Listen to the Show http://traffic.libsyn.com/jonathangsmith/GOF54.mp3 This Episode’s […]
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Friday May 05, 2017
Friday May 05, 2017
Wouldn’t it be awesome to be a multi-millionaire? Sure. Let’s be real honest for a second. For people like you and I, we could all probably use a few more dollars to help solve some of our financial problems. But that’s just it. Millionaires do not think that way. They don’t think about getting out […]
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Friday Apr 28, 2017
Friday Apr 28, 2017
Productivity is always on people’s mind. We want to produce more, make more, and do it cheaper. Personally, I don’t think there is a thing wrong with these commitments. But can our commitment to productivity backfire on us leaving us burned out? In this episode, I look at productivity from a theological perspective trying to […]
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Friday Apr 21, 2017
Friday Apr 21, 2017
Mel Gibson’s movie ’The Passion of the Christ’ has inspired me again. Like many Christians, Easter is a time to reflect on the suffering of Jesus as well as to remember his resurrection. Movies like Gibson’s help to re-orient the mind and heart to the life of Jesus. Also, I share with you some thoughts […]
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Friday Apr 14, 2017
Friday Apr 14, 2017
Atheism and Theism have one single thing in common. Faith. That is an established fact. Why? Because like people of faith, it takes just as much faith to believe the dogma “there is no God.” So what distinguishes the two faith systems from each other? Well, in this episode I argue that art, beauty, and […]
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Friday Apr 07, 2017
Friday Apr 07, 2017
Greg Willson has a vision, to reach the city of Manchester with the Good News of Jesus Christ. That’s great! But the real impressive story lies behind the journey he has had to endure to reach Manchester. Just a short while ago, Greg Willson was facing federal charges for mortgage fraud. Through a two-year ordeal, […]
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