Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast

Feeling overwhelmed? Need a dose of peace and a renewed sense of God’s power? Join Chip and discover how you can experience God’s peace and power like never before. Six symptoms of misplaced priorities:BUSYNESS - The Activity Trap.UNDUE stress and pressure.Low grade NAGGING GUILT.FINANCIAL debt.PRAYER-LESSNESS - "Leakage” in your devotional life.ESCAPISM behavior.Two words hold the keys to enjoying the peace and power of a prioritized life:Your TIME - Psalm 90:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-17Your MONEY - Proverbs 3:9-10Application: Four CommitmentsGIVE the first portion of each paycheck to God.PAY your bills next.LIVE on the rest.GET OUT of debt.Broadcast Resource'Balancing Life's Demands' ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsSmall Group ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Would you like to make this the best year of your life, no matter what happens with the economy, on your job, or even your health? It is possible! Chip explores how to balance the demands of life and prioritize the activities and relationships that matter most to you.Six symptoms of misplaced priorities:BUSYNESS - The Activity Trap.UNDUE stress and pressure.Low grade NAGGING GUILT.FINANCIAL debt.PRAYER-LESSNESS - "Leakage” in your devotional life.ESCAPISM behavior.Two words hold the keys to enjoying the peace and power of a prioritized life:Your TIME - Psalm 90:10-12; Ephesians 5:15-17Your MONEY - Proverbs 3:9-10Application: Four CommitmentsGIVE the first portion of each paycheck to God.PAY your bills next.LIVE on the rest.GET OUT of debt.Broadcast Resource'Balancing Life's Demands' ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsSmall Group ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, “The Christian needs another Christian… for by himself he cannot help himself.” In this special program, Chip explains why godly, authentic community is the antidote for many Christians who feel lonely and disconnected from the Body of Christ. Hear why simply being a ‘consumer’ of a church is not enough and how forging meaningful bonds with fellow believers can transform your faith.Stories Over Data: Chip emphasizes that stories resonate more deeply than facts, capturing hearts and imaginations.Beyond Surface-Level Connection: Chip shares his personal journey of realizing the need for deeper relationships beyond a "perfect" church experience, highlighting the emptiness of being "relationally high and dry."The Power of Participation: True spiritual growth and discovering one's purpose come from active engagement and genuine connection within a community, not just passive consumption.Fulfilling Core Needs: Chip argues that fundamental human longings for connection and purpose can only be met through authentic relationships, combating widespread loneliness and depression.Small Groups are Key: Intimate small groups provide the essential environment for true relationships to flourish, allowing individuals to be known, supported, and transformed.Call to Action: Chip urges listeners to join or start a small group, emphasizing that significant life change happens in the context of supportive community.Personal Impact: Chip shares how his own monthly small group provides vital sustenance and ongoing personal growth.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Additional Resource MentionsSmall Group ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

The Bible says that we’re more than conquerors in Jesus. But some days it really doesn’t feel that way, and you're convinced life truly isn't fair. In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen wraps up her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She’ll tackle the last two common yet toxic thoughts that pollute our minds: Victimhood and complacency. Don't miss how these mindsets can destroy our lives, and unravel our relationship with God.16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18The antidote to victimhood:GratitudeWorshipSeeing the good in our livesEven though they’re invisible, we fight with real weapons against the devil:Gratitude slays darknessPrayer slays darknessConnection with other people and them fighting for us slays darknessTime with God slays darknessChoosing joy slays darkness -- Galatians 5:13The antidote to complacency:Serve othersGratitudeStillness with GodConnectionTrustDelightBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

C.S. Lewis once said, “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series by describing the subtle dangers of self-importance and how we can shift our focus onto making a genuine difference with our lives.Introduction: Philippians 2:5-11Self-importance – to make ourselves seen, known, loved, or important. Ultimately wanting to be or disappointed that we are not important.The antidote for pride:Humility-It comes from a dependence on Jesus and a belief that this life is all about Him-It allows us to produce the fruit of Christ because we have the mind of Christ-Others see God in us and they see God because of our obedienceStillness with God and time in God’s WordLove and serve othersBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

Do you consider yourself a skeptical person? Ya know do you approach life with 'glass half-empty' attitude? Are you always waiting for the other shoe to drop? In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen shares why this mindset is actually very toxic to our thought life. She’ll reveal just how pervasive cynicism is, and the ways it steals our joy. Don’t miss how to change your way of thinking.Am I cynical? - Ask yourself these questions:Do I get annoyed when people are optimistic?When someone is nice to me, do I wonder what that person wants?Do I constantly feel misunderstood?• When things are going well am I waiting for something to go wrong?Do I quickly notice people’s flaws or faults?Do I worry about getting taken advantage of?Am I guarded when I meet someone new?Do I wonder sometimes why people just can’t get it together?Am I sarcastic?Cynicism – is the idea that we’re looking for the bad to keep the bad from hurting us.The antidote for cynicism:Be careful with what you feed your soul.Choose friends that are life-giving.Delight in God’s creation.Believe in the good.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

As we look around our world, there’s much to be fearful of - so how do we avoid being overwhelmed with panic? In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues sharing her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She unpacks how – even in financial uncertainty, health crises, political and social unrest – we can fight back against anxiety.Introduction: Do not fear anything in this world; God’s got you! -- Luke 12:4-5Fear is an attack of the enemy that is mitigated by eternal hope. -- 2 Corinthians 4:17The antidote for anxiety:Have a right view of God by:-Knowing Him intimately (knowing who He is)-Walking with Him regularly-Knowing His WordFeed yourself truths instead of liesThought Assessment:Grab the Thought - What is it?Diagnose the thought - Is it true?Take it to God - What does God say about it?Make a choice - Am I going to believe God?Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

If there are two words that would best describe this society, they’d be “noisy,” and “isolated.” In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She explains that like never before we’re flooded by sounds and distractions… and yet we’re more and more disconnected. So how can we survive? Join us to learn more...Introduction: Shifting the spiral that’s going through your mindHow do you silence the noise in your mind?Choose to limit the noise in your life.Choose to input God’s Word in your mind first.Know who you are in Christ.Know who God is by having a relationship with Him.How do you recognize the evil that never wants to be noticed?You need to confess out loud. --- 1 John 1:7aInvite godly people to help you fight. -- 1 John 1:7bBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

The Apostle Paul commands us to take every thought captive. But what does that look like in our fast-paced society where we're constantly bombarded by everything? In this program, Chip turns the mic over to guest teacher Jennie Allen for her series “Get Out of Your Head.” Don’t miss how we can guard our minds against toxic thoughts that threaten to destroy us.Introduction: There’s an enemy that wants to kill, steal, and destroy our generation through our minds.2 Corinthians 10:3-6v.3: For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.There is a spiritual war that is waging against us and it’s not of the flesh.v.4: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.Repetitive negative thoughts build strongholds.v.5: We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,God gives us the power to destroy strongholds. --- Romans 12:2v.6: being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.The sum of our lives will be rooted in what we think about. --- Proverbs 23:7aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.

What does it mean to have a ‘Holy Ambition’? I mean what does that look like in everyday life? In this special edition of Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram, Chip sits down with best-selling author, and speaker – Jennie Allen. She’ll share how Chip’s book Holy Ambition changed her life and helped jump-start her own ministry, that impacts countless lives.Introduction to Holy Ambition: Chip and Jennie discuss how God brings heart-placed dreams to reality.Heart Dislocation & Strategic Action:Jennie's heart was "haunted" by spiritual bondage in women, fueling her evangelistic passion.The Cost of Obedience:IF:Gathering launch was met with personal and family hardship—a "dumpster fire" for five years.God used this pain to purify her motives and deepen her faith, protecting her from spiritual corruption.Emphasizes that pain is essential for profound spiritual growth and broad impact.True Holy Ambition:It's about obedience to God's unique calling, not seeking fame or platform.IF:Gathering's core mission: building tools and experiences to make disciples who make disciples through local churches.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Get Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsIF:Gathering: ifgathering.comJennie Allen: jennieallen.comHoly Ambition ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.