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Podcasts to Deepen your Faith
Doable Discipleship and The Well are podcasts designed to help you deepen your faith in God! Learn more about how you can connect with each podcast here.
E310 Why Confession is So Important For Your Spiritual Growth
January 31, 2023
Jason Wieland and Linda Tokar from the Saddleback Spiritual Growth team are joined by Saddleback Celebrate Recovery’s Meaghan Grider to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: confession. Many people are raised to believe in the rigid responsibility of confession, or approach the idea with a lot of fear and trepidation. Meaghan breaks down why confession is one of the most powerful spiritual practices and one that can lead to a life of joy and fullness. The conversation looks at what the Bible says about confession, how confession is a relational exercise between us and God and us and others, and the importance of finding the right people to have a confession relationship with. The episode ends with an explanation of Celebrate Recovery and the importance of remembering your true identity. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tue
Delight: Psalm 37:4
January 27, 2023
A guided time with God through prayer and reflection on Psalm 37:4...learn how to delight yourself in the LORD. What holds your delight these days? Have you had any moments of delight recently? Spend some time reflecting on all the delights God places into your life, turning your delight to Him. You will learn the meaning of Psalm 37:4, reflect on what your desires are focused on now, and have some time to pray and ask for God's help to delight more and more in Him. Written by: Brandon Bathauer Music by: Joshua Gluck Please share your comments and thoughts, we’d love to hear from you. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to “The Well” on apple podcasts or your podcast app of choice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... http://saddleback.com/thewell If you'd like to read through at your own pace, here is a link to the manuscript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4eG... We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts about this reflection here: https:/
What is Love? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)
September 23, 2022
For full show notes (books, linked articles, and more), visit https://saddleback.com/found and join the Found community! Kick off this series on the Fruit of the Spirit by diving into the hotly contested, deeply forming, culturally appropriated word of all words: LOVE. Join your hosts Linda Tokar and Brandon Bathauer as they process the loves presented by our culture, in contrast with the love shown to us by God. Special thanks to: Logan Tullius, Lindsey Sun, Andrew Obnial, Ryan Bathauer, Ian Greenhalgh, Scott Tokar, Doug Jones, Bethany Bathauer, and Rob Jacobs for your insights and research on this topic.
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Life wasn't meant to be lived standing still. We should always be moving, learning, and growing as people and as followers of Jesus. But it can be easy to get stuck in a rut. It's not that you're unwilling to grow — maybe you just aren't sure where to start or what to do next. But it could be as simple as establishing a few key habits in your life to get you on the right track.
Discover Your Purpose 2 - How to Grow is designed to teach you about these simple habits, and show you the different steps you can take to mature and grow as a Christian.
Next Steps
Rooted and grounded in God's Word. Feet firmly planted on the truth. Confident in what we believe, why we believe it and, most importantly, why it matters. This is something that many of us want in our lives. Foundations, taught by Pastor Tom Holladay and other Saddleback teachers, is a step by step approach to understanding the essentials of what it means to be a follower of Christ.
Although it can sometimes be challenging, your time with God in prayer and reading the Bible can be a surprising and extraordinary journey into the heart of God. Learn how to make the most of your daily time with God with Enrich, this brand-new, 40-day guide! You'll learn different methods of engaging with God's Word every day. Download this new interactive e-book to take your daily time with God to a deeper level starting today.
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YouVersionAccess a free Bible on your phone, tablet, and computer. YouVersion is a simple, ad-free Bible that brings God's Word into your daily life. Now you'll have your Bible with you wherever you go. Read from dozens of translations or start a daily reading plan. You can even share what you're reading with friends and family.
The word "tithe" literally means “tenth" or 10%. Tithing, or giving ten percent of your income, isn't merely giving something to God. It's giving back what was his to begin with. All that we have, or hope to have, comes from him. The Bible says that tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything. It teaches us to always put God first in our lives.
Financial FreedomExplore resources that can help you grow into the money-manager that God wants you to be. Designed to encourage you in your next stewardship steps, we offer financial classes, free seminars, and individual coaching. We address topics like budgeting, saving, debt, investing, giving, estate planning, relating about money, and other financial topics.
Life is not meant to be lived alone. In fact, God hates loneliness. You were created to experience life with other people, and that's why at Saddleback, we encourage you to get into a small group. A small group is a group of three or more people who gather each week in a home, workplace, or online. In a group you'll hang out, study the Word, and pray together. No matter where you are in life, there's a group for you.
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Going Deeper
The Drivetime app brings Pastor Tom's full library of content right to your fingertips. Search for specific devotions by keyword, verse, or book of the Bible, and find exactly what you need, when you need it.
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Daily Hope is a half-hour Bible teaching program in which Pastor Rick shares a meaningful and applicable message from Scripture to encourage, equip, and train people to fulfill God's purpose for their lives.
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This weekly tool will help discuss Saddleback's weekend message with your small group. It includes scripture excertps and thought procvoking questions to help your entire group apply the truths of the Bible.
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The Retreat Center at Rancho Capistrano is a beautiful, 170-acre oasis where you can go to pursue spiritual growth, rest, and renewal through affordable retreat programs.
Looking for a great book to help you grow? Check out Saddleback's list of recommended books and find just the right one for you.
Experience an interactive art installation and outdoor trail for the whole family. This trail of 15 mosaics will allow you to consider the path Jesus took to the Cross.