Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire, joins John to discuss topics such as true masculinity, finding God's love through scripture, being intentional with faith, and the importance of vulnerability in the Catholic Church. They also explore the need for men to step up and redefine masculinity in order to make a lasting impact.
Understanding and surrendering to God's love brings true fulfillment and meaning in life.
The impact of inadequate father figures and the importance of embracing vulnerability and self-love to fill the void and find purpose.
Surrendering to Jesus and allowing Him to transform lives brings true fulfillment and leads to a life of purpose, impact, and freedom.
Deep dives
The Importance of Understanding Desire and Surrendering to God
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the significance of understanding desire and surrendering to God. They highlight how men are often taught to bootstrap it and suppress their desires, leading to unfulfillment and a sense of inadequacy. However, they emphasize that God cares about our desires and longs for us to be comfortable in our own skin. Surrendering to God and allowing Him to replace our old, broken-down lives with abundant life brings true fulfillment. They point out the importance of encountering the love of the Father and embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and a personal relationship with Jesus to find meaning and purpose.
The Impact of Inadequate Father Figures and the Longing for the Father's Love
Another key point discussed in the podcast is the impact of inadequate father figures and the longing for the Father's love. They emphasize how wounds from absent or unaffirming fathers affect men's self-perception and desire for meaning and acceptance. They stress the importance of understanding that God's love fills the void left by earthly fathers. They encourage men to embrace vulnerability, authenticity, and self-love, knowing that the Father celebrates their existence and affirms their worthiness. They highlight the significance of seeking and receiving the Father's love, as it transforms lives, allowing men to overcome insecurities and connect with their true desires and purpose.
The Power of Surrender and Letting Jesus Change Lives
The third main point of the podcast revolves around the power of surrender and letting Jesus change lives. The hosts emphasize the need for men to let go of the mentality of self-reliance and the constant striving to prove their worthiness. They highlight that true fulfillment comes from surrendering to Jesus and allowing Him to take over, exchanging our old, broken lives for His abundant life. They share personal stories of encountering Jesus' love and the transformation it brought about. They encourage men to stop chasing temporary fulfillment and possessions and instead seek a personal relationship with Jesus, allowing His love to fill the voids and lead to a life of purpose, impact, and freedom.
The Importance of Following Pure and Holy Desires
It is important for men to pay attention to their pure and holy desires, as they often suppress them out of fear. These desires, when yielded to God, can lead to a deeper connection with Him. By embracing these desires, men can experience a more authentic and fulfilling life, rather than just going through the motions and appearing religious to others. The world would be transformed if more people had a genuine relationship with Jesus.
Knowing and Experiencing the Love of God the Father
Many people have distorted images of God the Father, seeing Him as domineering, judgmental, and waiting to punish. However, the truth is that God is a good and loving Father who desires a deep relationship with each individual. Just as a loving father wants the best for his children, God wants to shower His love on His children and welcomes them to come to Him without shame or fear. By engaging in prayer, reading Scripture, and seeking to know Him more intimately, individuals can experience the love that God the Father has for them.
“Every one of us is longing for Him.”
This week John is joined by his good friend Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire. In this special episode, John and Bart have a powerful conversation about what we are all searching for: God. Tune in as they discuss their love for God the Father and how important it is to be intentional with our Faith. Bart also shares his opinion on the needs he sees for men in the Catholic Church. The duo also dives into what masculinity really means and how scripture has helped them find true masculinity. How will you step up in your faith? How will you find YOUR true authenticity? It is up to you!
In this episode John and Bart discuss:
-What true masculinity is
-How to find God's love through scripture
-How to be intentional with your faith
-The importance of vulnerability
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