Mountaintops are incredible experiences, but the true test of spiritual maturity is seeing God in the valleys, in the small things of life. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Foundation of the Study
7:20 What is the purpose of mountaintop moments?
14:06 What does it mean to live in the valley?
24:06 Seeing God in the Small Things
35:32 Final Thoughts

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This week, Dr. Mike Blackaby joins the podcast to discuss what it meanz to be spiritually mature. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction to Experiencing God in Everyday Life

18:00 What makes Experiencing God in Everyday Life different from the original?

22:30 What is spiritual maturity?

35:15 Closing Thoughts

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Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. Register here: https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4154?_gl=1*m0v287*_gcl_au*MTI3Mjk0NDM2MC4xNzc3OTIyMzYy

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There are certainly beautiful things in the world, but how does beauty relate to leadership? In episode 412, Richard and Daniel discuss how surrounding yourself with things that are beautiful can uplift your spirit and help you to love your neighbor well.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction and Announcements

3:46 Leadership Trivia

5:00 Daniel's Background in Beauty

8:45 What does God consider beautiful?

12:14 What is it about sight and sound that makes them the only two senses we perceive beauty with?

18:40 Surrounding Yourself with Beauty

28:26 Embodying Beauty and Loving Your Neighbor

37:16 Leadership Trivia Response

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