Jesus Makes a Splash 2
Why are there so many pigs across the lake? Does Jesus dislike pigs? Is Jesus fooled when the demons beg to go into the pigs? Mark 5:1-20 30 min. Photo by Forest Simon on Unsplash
Oct 12, 2019•29 min•Ep. 36
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Jesus Makes a Splash 1
Why is there a naked demoniac running among the tombs? What is the spiritual climate in the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes)? Why does the demoniac fall down before Jesus? Had the disciples heard about this man? What about all those pigs? Mark 5:1-20 20 min. Photo by Forest Simon on Unsplash...
Sep 28, 2019•20 min•Ep. 34
A Stern Rebuke 2
Why does Jesus have favorites? Why does Jesus give his favorite disciples a mission they can't complete - in the area of their expertise? Does God sometimes lead us into messes? Mark 4:35-41 12 min. Photo by Torsten Dederichs on Unsplash...
Sep 14, 2019•12 min•Ep. 35
A Stern Rebuke 1
Jesus is sleeping in the stern of a boat. (Where is the stern?) When the disciples wake him, he calms the storm and rebukes them. Why? What could they have done? What did he expect from them? What were the relational dynamics on board? Photo by Torsten Dederichs on Unsplash...
Sep 02, 2019•43 min•Ep. 33
Adam and Eve 4: Is God a Tailor?
Does God love Adam or Eve more? Was Adam too focused on his projects? Marriage Class Genesis 1-3 lecture. God does not withdraw from them. Next generation murder of Abel show Adam's anger overflowed into the next generation. How does Eve tempt Adam? Did she feel guilty? Adam is angry and blames God. Hardness of heart is when you pay more attention to what you want than what God wants. It can start with a subtle shift of priorities. Is Adam a victim? A victim is one who uses injustice of life to ...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 32
Adam and Eve 3: Separation and The Downward Spiral
Are you tempted by things you want but don't need? Why is no repentance forthcoming from Adam? What was God's purpose in creating Adam and Eve? How did God feel when Adam and Eve ate the fruit? Jeremiah 2:13. God wants to be pursued. God was underestimated by Adam and Eve. What does God have as a vision and dream for your life? Anyone who loves has a desire to receive love from the object of their love. Colossians 1: 15-17, 19. Do you seek God's opinion before you make decisions? Photo by Eric W...
Jun 12, 2019•17 min•Ep. 31
Adam and Eve 2: What Does She Really Want?
Can you see the beauty of God? How was Eve supposed to be a "Helper" to Adam? How is life supposed to flow in Eden? Why is Eve temptable? What kind of relationship does God want with her? Why is arrogance and contempt for God's wishes attractive to Eve? Did the serpent eat the fruit? Is Adam doing what God expected? Was Adam with her? Why does Adam take fruit from Eve and not pick his own fruit? Marriage Class Teaching from Genesis Chapters 1-3. Part 2 of 4. 19 min Photo by Ryan Franco on Unspla...
Jun 04, 2019•19 min•Ep. 30
Adam and Eve 1: Naming the Puppies
From the beginning, God was good and his creation was very good. Why is it sometimes difficult to believe God was good before Jesus came? God hasn't changed in character. What were Adam and Eve supposed to be doing with their time? How long were they supposed to stay in Eden? How does God show his delight for his son? Do you have a challenge in your life? God wants to be with you and loves to watch what you are going to do. Marriage Class. Part 1 of 4 12 min. Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash...
May 29, 2019•11 min•Ep. 29
Why Can't I hear God?
How does Jesus NOT want you to pray? Does God care if your public prayers are longer than your private prayers? Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice..." Do you hear it? Is it getting more difficult to hear God's voice with all the distractions in your world? This is part of a workshop on listening to God. Blocks and obstacles that prevent you from hearing from God are addressed. Photo by Malte Wingen on Unsplash...
May 24, 2019•38 min•Ep. 28
The Key to The Parables 2: Too Busy, Too Shallow, and Painful
Why did Jesus tell parables? Didn't he want everyone to understand? What kind of people want to argue with you? Pearls before swine? Why did Jesus say it? Is the soil of your heart hardened? Why are some people shallow? How do you determine if there are thorns in your life? Mark 4. Part 2 of 2. Photo by Deleece Cook on Unsplash YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ...
May 10, 2019•40 min•Ep. 27
The Key to The Parables 1
There is one parable Jesus said was the KEY to all the parables. Why is this parable so important? What does Jesus know about the brain? How often is the sower sowing seed? Is the sower simply sloppy or is the sower intentional about where the seed is falling? Why would the sower sow seed where it won't grow? What kind of soil are you this season? Has it changed since last year? Are you taking care to make sure you are fertile soil? Mark 4. Part 1 of 2. Photo by Deleece Cook on Unsplash...
May 02, 2019•27 min•Ep. 26
Life Lessons
Do you want to be loved? Are you pretending to be someone else? If so, you are in good company. What do you do when a crisis arises? How do you handle stress? What happens when you get angry with God? How do you pray when you don't feel like it? Does quoting Bible verses work for stress? Does God want to walk with you and comfort you in distress? How does suffering allow you to bring God into your problems? Why do some people feel entitled to a better life? Do you try to control too much in your...
Apr 18, 2019•42 min•Ep. 25
Relationships and Reconciliation
Bad relationships can make you sick. With the best of intentions I was trying to make a relationship work and it ended badly. She was understandably angry and I felt manipulated. But don't stop at the breakup. There is much to learn from our mistakes. How does people-pleasing set you up to make poor decisions? How easily are you manipulated into staying in bad relationships? After a breakup - can you forgive? Who gives you advice about your relationships? Photo by Grégoire Bertaud on Unsplash Dr...
Apr 04, 2019•39 min•Ep. 24
Where Do You Go For Comfort?
AUDIO Podcast. Video at https://youtu.be/sRG9y3pFPio Creature Comforts. Comfort Foods. Even in the womb we seek comfort and continue throughout life. From the time we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep we are very interested in our personal comfort. Does God want to comfort you? Are you looking to find comfort in screen time, movies, social media, sweets, food, an addictive person, gambling, money, shopping, work, exercise and many others. Not all comforts are bad, but any comfort can h...
Mar 22, 2019•56 min•Ep. 23
Is Envy Eating Your Lunch?
Are you aware of how envy affects your relationships and steals joy from your life? Envy is a joy robber that needs your attention. 2017 New Zealand Conference 3. Hebrews 12:1-3. 2:00 Luke 8. Jairus' Daughter. 09:45 Jesus claims Priesthood is no longer needed to forgive sins. 11:50 We don't want a Messiah like this. 21:09 Envy. 21:20 Building a wild animal trap. 23:43 My younger brother is a genius. 26:30 Envy sees the beauty and wants to diminish it. 31:15 We compare our inside with someone els...
Mar 08, 2019•46 min•Ep. 22
Disappointment with God?
Are you disappointed with God for something in the past? Unanswered prayer? Relationship failure? Do you have trouble believing God is good? It is worth reframing events of the past and rekindling hope. Audio from 2017 New Zealand Conference Video 2. Video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sd1hmRO76AU John 8 Woman caught in adultery. 7:30 Covering shame. 7:50 Joy depends on treatment of weakness. 10:30 Rick and Rita home birth tragedy. 17:30 Parents often withdraw their love as a behavior modifier....
Feb 19, 2019•53 min•Ep. 21
Being an Older Brother Isn't Easy
Younger brothers who take short cuts usually irritate older brothers who do not. We can empathize with the Elder Brother as he comes home to an unwelcome surprise. His younger brother is being celebrated at a party after losing the entire inheritance. How are you at celebrating those who have made mistakes? While we can relate to the brothers shame and struggle, we can learn much from The Father. Story is found in Luke 15. I concluded this message with an Imagination Journey that is not found on...
Jan 23, 2019•42 min•Ep. 19
God, The Brain and Sexuality
How does the brain process sexual attraction? Do you consider God in your sexuality? Can sexual video games affect you spiritually? Audio From My Therapist Sez video presentation which includes research references. Video of this talk is here: https://youtu.be/1K_oN2VxrC4 Resources: Dr. David Levy Podcast - God's Wisdom Freshly Revealed on: iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2 Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsg...
Jan 07, 2019•39 min•Ep. 20
Lost Sheep?
If you had one hundred $1 bills and one was missing, would you leave $99 on the table and go look for your lost $1? What kind of crazy shepherd is this? Luke 15 Parable of Lost Sheep, coin, son. At the conference, I did an imagination meditation involving picturing yourself as a sheep and allowing The Shepherd to come find you and put you on his shoulders and take you home. You can find the meditation here: https://youtu.be/GA_CeO7v4ZM App on iTunes or Google Play under Dr. David Levy has this a...
Dec 20, 2018•11 min•Ep. 15
Overwhelm 2: The Problem Sandwich
Are you able to quiet yourself or do you need constant stimulation? Is the focus always on you? Relationships are more difficult when the goal of your conversation is agreement. Questions from the audience on stress, shame and imagination. Marriage class on relationships. 1:30 Quieting 3:40 The goal of conversation. 7:35 Problem Sandwich. 11:25 Question about relational stress. 14:30 Question on Shame. 16:40 Question on False Self. 17:55 Imagination and Faith Many insights on quieting, problem s...
Dec 02, 2018•22 min•Ep. 17
Are You Overwhelmed?
Why do we get overwhelmed? What erodes your emotional reserves? Do you know when you are approaching overwhelm and about to blow? Emotional fatigue and physical pain push us to a point where conversation becomes fruitless. What to do when you recognize you are not connecting? Appreciation is a tool that can help you get back on track. 2:30 Overwhelm 14:30 Relational Circuits. 18:00 Anxiety is in the future. 19:00 Brain chemistry of prayer. Many insights on overwhelm adapted from talks on relatio...
Nov 27, 2018•29 min•Ep. 16
Burnout and Resilience
Singles Conference My experience with burnout after surgery in Africa. What makes you susceptible to burnout? How can you build resilience? Jesus faced opposition but did he ever face burnout? How did he stay joyful in tragedy and disappointment? 00:30 Susceptibility to Burnout. 3:00 Doing difficult surgery in Africa. 09:00 Sick in San Diego. 13:00 Trying to pray when sick. Entitlement. 14:00 Those in ministry susceptible to entitlement. 17:00 Gratitude 27:00 Matthew 13 Jesus rejected at Nazaret...
Nov 04, 2018•43 min•Ep. 10
Pretending Isn't Pretty
David and Abigail 3: David, a man with a difficult acension to the throne, marries 2 women, Abigail and Ahinoam and begins to unravel. David goes on a suicide mission into enemy camp, pushing God. Emotionally exhausted, angry with God, and trying to obtain security, he pretends allegiance to the Philistines, the enemies of Israel. This departure from God's plan causes much damage to David's soul and the atrocities perpetrated lay the foundation for the Bathsheba incident. I Sam. 22:2 02:40 David...
Oct 11, 2018•34 min•Ep. 14
Are You in a Hurry?
David and Abigail 2: David avoids assasintion attempts by King Saul (narcissist) many times. Abigail hurries and makes decisions early in her relationship that potentially set her up to become "wife number two." Why did a beautiful and discerning woman with such amazing things said about her in scripture, have little or no influence in David's life or the Kingdom of Israel? 00:00 My anti people-pleasing attempt. 1:55 1 Sam 15 King Saul is a narcissist. 3:10 Narcissism and people pleasing both tr...
Oct 06, 2018•32 min•Ep. 13
One Too Many?
David and Abigail 1: After David suffers wave after wave of betrayal, injustice and loss, he shows all the signs of clinical burnout and plans a mass killing. Saved from tragedy by a wise and discerning woman, he ultimately marries her...and another, Ahinoam of Jezreel. Ahinoam is considered his first wife, and David no longer listens to Abigail who repeatedly told him not to "save by his own hand." Ahinoam becomes the mother of Amnon, crown prince, who is not a nice man, while Abigail's son is ...
Oct 03, 2018•34 min•Ep. 12
Shame or Celebration?
After being shamed on the playground, I pass along the abuse to another. New twists in the story of the Prodigal son. Why does The Father sell his property? Why does he not argue with his son? Why does Father endure so many offenses from both of his sons? There is something very unusual about this Father that you may not have noticed. Shame, guilt and celebration. Journey of Father and Prodigal Son. Sixth grade playground story. 1:50 Shame and rejection. 4:20 New friend Bill's adventure. 9:00 Lu...
Sep 20, 2018•32 min•Ep. 18
Jesus Takes a Detour
James and John are offended at the Samaritan's treatment of Jesus. They ask to call down fire from heaven? Despite being surprised and inconvenienced, why does Jesus have a different attitude and rebuke the disciples? What is your attitude when you are "reprioritized" and people don't treat you as highly as you expect? Luke 9:51-56. 2:00 Why is there tension in the air? 06:15 Does Jesus know he will be rejected? 08:50 Why does the party assume they will be received by the Samaritans? 10:45 Why I...
Sep 14, 2018•54 min•Ep. 11
Sometimes Jesus Seems Offensive
Luke 8:40-56. 03:20 The people you love change the way your brain works. 03:45 Your belief system, Who do you love? Who loves you? What do you love? 06:25 Dopamine sources. 07:25 Looking at Jesus. He was offensive for a number of reasons. Early 30's. 09:00 Jesus has no formal education. 09:40 From Nazareth. No legitimacy. 10:25 Jesus is joyful. (John 15:11). 11:00 Jesus is peaceful. (John 14:27). 11:35 Jesus left behind at Temple. 13:45 Jesus not the only child of Mary and Joseph. (Matthew 13:55...
Sep 07, 2018•41 min•Ep. 7
Manipulation 3: Envy, People Pleasing and Guilt
00:50 God has no desire to control you. 01:40 What does God want? 03:00 Jesus has pressure put on him by his brothers. (John 7) 05:20 What about Jesus' brothers? (Matthew 13) and citizens of his hometown (Mark 6:3) 07:45 Unbelief 08:25 Envy. Man with withered hand (Mark 3:5) 13:15 How did Jesus' family deal with his fame? 19:45 Story from 6th Grade playground. I became a people pleaser. 24:27 Story from 8th grade popular girl phone call. 30:28 Parents control son after paying for his education. ...
Aug 24, 2018•32 min•Ep. 6
Manipulation 2: Control and Narcissism
Awkwardly avoiding dinner with people I don't enjoy. 04:00 People pleasers. 05:12 Was Jesus a people pleaser?(Mark 3:20) His family comes for him. 12:14 How controlled are you by those around you? 13:15 Story of woman with anxiety and depression who wants meds. 18:42 Can we allow people to make mistakes? 20:18 Are you trying to be a savior? 21:10 "I told you so" manipulation. 21:45 Narcissistic people. 24:00 Time to draw boundaries? 27:00 Manipulation is insisting my will is done. 28:50 The pers...
Aug 17, 2018•31 min•Ep. 5
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