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John Mark Comer Teachings

How We Change: Unintentional Spiritual Formation | Discovering Your Identity and Calling E4 (Revamped)

Feb 2, 2024
45:52
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John Mark, a speaker who discusses the influences that shape our lives and who we become, challenges us to be intentional with our beliefs, habits, relationships, and experiences to form us into people of love. Topics include the tension of multiple selves and character development, the lifelong process of spiritual formation, exploring narratives of sexuality and gender, the power of stories and habits, shaping our hearts and desires, and aligning loves and longings with God's desires.
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Quick takeaways

  • Our beliefs, habits, relationships, and experiences shape us into people of love.
  • Aligning our desires and longings with the way of Jesus requires intentional discernment and transformation.

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Becoming the Fullness of Christ

In this podcast episode, John Mark explores the concept of growing and maturing into the fullness of Christ. He questions the idea of being true to oneself and reflects on the different desires and conflicting identities within us. He emphasizes the importance of character and humility in our calling, and how it is not just about our career, but also about our inner journey towards becoming more like Jesus. The episode discusses the influence of stories we believe, our habits, relationships, and environment, highlighting how they shape our formation over time. John Mark encourages listeners to ask the question, 'Who are you becoming?' and offers a habit audit exercise to align our desires with the way of Jesus.

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