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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

CNLP 626 | John Mark Comer On The Crisis in Discipleship, Why Weekend Sermons and Services Aren't Resonating Like They Used To, Determining Your Real Motives, and Why He's No Longer Travelling and Speaking

Jan 23, 2024
John Mark Comer, a spiritual growth expert and former speaker, discusses the crisis in discipleship, the decline in resonance of weekend sermons and services, and how to determine real motives. They explore the underwhelming nature of Sundays, the changing culture of weddings, and the need for honesty and spiritual realism in discipleship. They also touch on the obsession with cleanliness and perfection, the concept of practicing the way, and John Mark's personal choice to stop traveling and speaking.
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  • Deep relationships, contemplative prayer, and suffering are the three main pathways to transformation in the second half of life.
  • Recognizing and addressing coping strategies and emotional attachments can lead to freedom and perspective in navigating life's challenges and relationships.

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The Journey of the Second Half of Life

In the second half of life, the spiritual journey shifts from wrestling with the devil to wrestling with God. It involves accepting the reality of our lives and finding joy within it. Deep relationships, contemplative prayer, and suffering are the three main pathways to transformation. These stages are not predictable or linear, but understanding that both brokenness and beauty coexist is essential. Honesty about mixed motivations and naming the aspects of ourselves we tend to ignore is crucial in the journey of self-awareness and personal growth.

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