God Doesn't Do Focus Groups

God Doesn't Do Focus Groups
Why We Experience Unfulfilled Expectations in Our Walk with the Lord
By John Van Veen

This Podcast is presented by the author to give further insight to his book, and testimony in the hopes of pointing all hearts back to the one, true God and His Word. God's Word is the only source of truth, and this podcast and book is to be used as a personal testimony. Remember by faith alone, grace alone, and Christ alone.

Van Veen, John. God Doesn't Do Focus Groups: Why We Experience Unfulfilled Expectations in Our Walk with the Lord. United States, Vide Press.

Please send any kind regards, thoughts, and questions to GDDFGroups@gmail.com.

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Episodes

Chapter 13 But we VOTED

Now this one is a little scary. Do we always know what we are really getting when we chose something? Usually, we have to wait and see how it play out, how it works and what the consequences are. Is that the relationship we want with God? Or do we want to watch, read, hear, see, and DO what He has already so lovingly placed before us and in us to do? Well, John walks us through this chapter and it is a sobering message. But it is a message out of love to say and remind the body of Christ that si...

Feb 21, 2022•22 min

Chapter 12 We want God to partner with us

What does it mean for God to partner with us? Have we said, thought, or heard this before? John walks us through what this mindset really does and deals with and how it deconstructs the relationship God has given us through Christ.

Feb 19, 2022•24 min

Chapter 11 I wouldn't do it that way, so God can't either

The title says it all. We've all wrestled, and maybe are still wrestling with the Lord about this and how we see life. But, we know that God addresses this in His Word and we also have testimonies of what that mindset produces and how wisdom would tell us to react to this. John shares with us in his book how he has seen this play out and how he would direct you back to the Father for answers. We go over some deep material, and the prodigal journey that God led back a son from. Thank the Father t...

Dec 13, 2021•31 min

Chapter 10 If I give You more, what will You give me?

Often, we think of everything in our lives this way. Why? Because it is common. It is how we interact at the store, the restaurant, and our work. There it is.....our work. Therefore, we often think that if we give God more of our work, our time, money, anything....doesn't He owe us? What does the Bible say? We know this isn't true, and that peace comes from rest in the Lord and what he has given to us, and obedience to Him, which shows thankfulness. Let's listen as John gives some examples, his ...

Sep 14, 2021•20 min

Chapter 9 You need to heal and save the people I pray for

Oh how we demand God listen to us, and follow through on our desires and wants, even when they have such positive intent. The Bible speaks to this greatly, especially when we read God's Word fully and not in a copy and paste fashion. We certainly want good for everyone around us, and John has seen plenty of this desire during the time in ministry and leadership. This episode we explore this subject and hope to bring peace to your heart and know that you are not alone in the wrestling. But, are y...

Aug 28, 2021•31 min

Chapter 8 Evil is winning because God is not that loving....according to us

We have all been frustrated at the iniquity in the world and directly in our lives. We ask and wonder, "Why?' and "How can this be?" This episode John discusses how we try to pull God into a conversation to write new terms of order and love, and how this is what led to our sin in the first place, when we try to take the throne from God.

Aug 22, 2021•20 min

Chapter 7 Good works are sufficient

This episode we explore the age old topic of good works and whether they are good enough to get us into Heaven. Well, what does the Bible say about that? What does the Lord say? How has John seen this during his ministry, and how can it negatively affect the church, and everyone's individual relationship with God? We go over that in some detail today and but we must express that God is the final authority on everything He has created, not us, not our wishes, or what we think. We simply want to r...

Jul 24, 2021•22 min

Chapter 5 & 6 It is Unfair that some people are Excluded from Heaven & The Gospel is too exclusive

Is the Gospel too exclusive, and is it unfair that not everyone will go to Heaven? Whether you're a believer or not, we've all wrestled with this question. We are created beings and we certainly want all our questions answered, but our Father has given us His answers. We go over some of these in our episode.

Jul 17, 2021•22 min

Chapter 4 You really want me to suffer for the sake of the Gospel?

Job asked these questions, and we ask them to. Believers want to know, do we really need to suffer for the sake of the Gospel? Jesus said in all four accounts yet we hope to be freed from it. But, our King suffered and we will have to as well, but remember that the Gospel brings life to the lost and poor, something we all were before our God called us. May this encourage us all.

Jun 27, 2021•19 min

Chapter 3 God does not address the needs in Society....or does He?

This time John explores Chapter 3 of God Doesn't Do Focus Groups entitled, "God does not address the needs in Society." I think if we listen closely, we will find that he indeed does, but perhaps not how we think it should be done.

Jun 23, 2021•19 min

Chapter 2 God's Design is out of touch with Humanity

This week we go over Chapter 2: God's Design is out of touch with Humanity. We explore how John has seen this in the ministry, and the realization that God is not out of touch, rather we want Him to change to us. May this help us remember how we are to serve the Lord our God. Reach out to us at GDDFGroups@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

Jun 13, 2021•18 min

Chapter 1 A Life of Faith is Simply Too Hard

This time we explore Chapter 1 of John's book. We will hear many of John's experiences and continue our journey understanding that our Father is perfect and unchanging. We wanted to add a correction to our outro, the email address is: gddfgroups@gmail.com . Thank you for listening.

Jun 06, 2021•15 min

Intro to Series - John Tells Us About the Book

John gives us an overview of his book and what to expect as we read through it. Stick with us to know what it is all about, and how maybe, you have seen this in your life as well. Testimonies are here to share, and indeed that is what John is providing.

May 26, 2021•11 min

GDDFG Introduction to the series-Jason

Today I’ll be introducing a new podcast series based on Pastor John VanVeen’s book, “God Doesn’t Do Focus Groups” published by Vide Press. Please send any kind regards, thoughts, and questions to GDDFGroups@gmail.com .

May 21, 2021•1 min