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Drew Dyck: Just Show Up — The Spiritual Practice of Plodding

Jan 25, 2024

Author Drew Dyck joins the podcast to discuss his book 'Just Show Up' and the importance of consistency and commitment in writing and in life. They explore the decline of attendance at churches and the challenges of relying on feelings in faith. They emphasize the significance of physical presence and consistent attendance for worship, fellowship, and community building. They also discuss the practice of plodding as a spiritual practice that emphasizes perseverance and faith in impacting others. Overall, they highlight the importance of showing up and being faithful even during challenging times.

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Drew Dyck

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Being present and showing up for the important aspects of life, such as family and church community, can lead to meaningful experiences and impact others.

Redefining success as faithfulness and finding contentment in the ordinary aspects of life can result in unexpected blessings and opportunities.

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The Importance of Showing Up

In this podcast episode, Drew Dick discusses his newest book, 'Just Show Up,' which explores the significance of showing up even when we feel exhausted or disillusioned. He highlights the trends of people showing up less to church or previous commitments and emphasizes the importance of being present for the most important aspects of our lives, such as family, church community, and neighborhood. Dick encourages listeners to lower the bar and not be too hard on themselves, reminding them that God can do amazing things when we simply show up for the people around us.

Introduction

2min

Exhaustion and Lowered Expectations

7min

The Spiritual Practice of Plodding: Perseverance, Faith, and Impact

2min

The Challenge of Relying on Feelings in Faith

3min

The Challenges of Changing Church Attendance Patterns

6min

Showing Up and Persevering

13min

Drew Dyck is the author of multiple books, including Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets To Self Control From The Bible And Brain Science (2019), and the book he joins me to talk about today, Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (2023).

Drew is an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership Journal. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including Christianity Today, Relevant Magazine, The Gospel Coalition, and CNN.com.

Drew grew up in Canada and now lives in the Portland area with his wife, Grace, and their three children.

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