Best John Elzinga Podcasts (2025)

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Growing in Grace; part 2,(or how we get lured into becoming self-righteous, legalistic, and judgmental) 18:10

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6d ago18:10

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Understanding the subtleties of how we move from wanting to honor and be obedient to God but ending up just like the legalistic Pharisees will help us identify and resist the temptation to become the very thing we (and Jesus) detest. Grace cannot operate where self-righteousness exists.By John Elzinga

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Growing in Grace 12:23

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Are you growing in grace? Let me ask it another way, do you look at other Christians and think or say or point your proverbial finger and say, “they’re not doing this, or they should be doing that? This is after all our natural tendency. Here is a frightening truth: when you call things sin, when they are not sin, then that in itself is sin. These …

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The Offensive Line (of your faith) 13:25

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Football season is upon us so I thought I’d use a metaphor from the game of football to express that the strength of our faith in God through Jesus Christ is like the O-line in football. And there are four ways to bolster your O-Line of faith. Find them here in this devotional.By John Elzinga

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God our “Shaper” 13:16

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God our “Shaper” You are God’s workmanship. You were “made,” “designed,” “crafted,” “formed,” and yes, “shaped,” by the Creator, the Master Craftsman, and the Potter. You were planned by God to be who you are, by Him and For him. You are unique, special, and created for a purpose. You are a “one of a kind.” And by the way, God doesn’t make mistakes…

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Silent Agony 15:38

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Silent Agony There are tons of people walking around with a silent agony…. They’re not really sure the source pain (or in denial about it). They know something’s wrong, they feel something’s missing, but don’t know what to do about it. And, the people I’m talking about are not who you think they are.…

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Finding God’s Purpose for you 13:14

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Everyone is looking for purpose and significance. We want to be somebody that makes a difference. But the awareness of, or the discovery of, or the certainty of their purpose for most people is elusive. So, how do you find God’s purpose for you? HERE is the key: most people DISCOVER their purpose they don’t know their purpose. And God leads us Down…

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What’s God Doing in Your Life? What are you learning? 11:45

2M ago11:45

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Two questions that can keep your spiritual life alive and well. Two questions that “should be” asked when we get together, either on a one-on-one meeting or small group or even a family get together. Why? Well, is there anything more exciting, more stimulating, more energizing, or more interesting than this? As a Christian I never get tired of hear…

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Exponential Love (for God) 13:51

2M ago13:51

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Are you experiencing that exponential love that God has available to you or have you settled in and your spiritual life is simply “same ol, same ol?” There is so much available for you yet many simply Christians do not access the love of God that fills you, forms you, shapes you, empowers you, excites you, engages you, or enthralls you! There is no…

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Slaying the Giants in your life 11:59

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We all have giants in our life and from time to time they press in on us and taunt us. The list seems to be endless: -financial problems -relationship problems: home, family, spouse, children, work: boss, associate -health issues -unaccomplished Goals and -loss of various kinds The questions is: How do we come up against them? How can we slay our g…

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The Greatest Investment You can make [in your faith] 18:24

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We think and talk about our finances like it was the most precious thing in the world. We look at what’s in our accounts, our 401K, or even more recently “crypto” and “bitcoin” as the promise for our future. What will bring the greatest return, and what is the most secure are just two things on our minds. And yet, there is an investment(s) you can …

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The people behind the People 12:04

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Have you ever considered the significance of the people behind the people, the unsung heroes, the support staff, the spouse, the friend, the mentor, and the encouragers of the world? Maybe you’re one of those people who bolster up those who get all the attention, the famous ones, the “successful ones?” There were two people in the Bible, Naomi and …

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Be open to God’s Plan (it may not be your plan) 18:57

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Every successful person I know has plans; daily plans, weekly plans, monthly plans and even yearly plans. But your plans may not be God’s plans. Be open to God’s plans and don’t ignore the signs along the way. And you will find God’s plans are better than your plans.By John Elzinga