Going Deeper with God - Knowing Christ Ep. 19

Send us Fan Mail What if your spiritual resume is the very thing keeping you from truly knowing Jesus? We dive into Philippians 3 and confront the difference between being busy for God and being close to God. Paul calls his best achievements “garbage” compared to gaining Christ, and that bold language becomes a mirror for our own platforms, reputations, routines, and theological pride. We explore why intimacy with Jesus is the center of Christian life, not a side project, and how a relationship shaped by love outgrows a checklist of religious wins. Together we examine costly discipleship: denying ourselves, taking up the cross, and embracing the fellowship of suffering as partnership rather than punishment. We talk about maturity that moves beyond “Is it sin?” toward “Will it draw me near?” and why this shift changes how we make daily choices. Real-life moments of provision—down to unexpected help at the checkout counter or a near-zero-cost refrigerator—show how God meets us in small decisions as much as major crises. These aren’t prosperity promises; they are reminders that God cares, guides, and provides as we yield our desires to him. You’ll hear a raw testimony of transformation from addiction and homelessness to a life rebuilt by grace, and an honest challenge to leave behind idols that feel safe but keep us shallow. The heart of the message is simple and demanding: Jesus is not a means to something better. He is the better. If you’re ready to trade spiritual performance for living intimacy, to welcome both resurrection power and Gethsemane prayers, and to let your week reflect your worship, this conversation will meet you where you are and call you deeper. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with one thing you’re surrendering to know Christ more. Arsynl offers a wide array of Weight Loss, Testosterone, Hair Loss, and other modalities for hormone health and wellness. Our mission is to improve health for everyone and to give back a portion of our proceeds to help Veterans and First Responders with both physical and mental wellness. Arsynal RX Telehealth Services Arsynl offers a wide array of services for hormone health and wellness for both men and women. Ecamm Live is the video production software I use to record and livestream Faith and Failures. It makes professional podcasting, remote interviews, live-streaming, and video recording simple—all from a Mac. How I Record Faith and Failures The tool I use to record, livestream, and interview guests for Faith and Failures. Support the show 🛑Support the channel: https://bit.ly/2yUE9Fy 🤳🏻LIVE STREAM LIKE A PRO!  https://bit.ly/452wNdl 🔥STREAM GEAR! https://kit.co/stephentilmon/live-stream-like-a-pro 🪭Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/faithandfailures/ 💪🏼Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithandfailures/ 💡Lights: collabs.shop/yxtlvd 🎙️Mics: https: https://amzn.to/3mTgFK2 🍔 Save with #doordash https://drd.sh/MwpyyrMtJ29uegdM 🎇Booms:https://amzn.to/3HsubM3 ⏺️Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/3oxO1yD My Entire Kit: https://kit.co/stephentilmon 🎧Headphones: https://amzn.to/43XGXLR My Podcast  1. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-and-failures/id1505863531 2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RnYGZRe9c515NhQhuhQ5K?si=A0SMJcdcQFWTxXs5J6S_Cw *All links are affiliate links. Although it won't cost you extra to use, they are just another way to show support when shopping online. Thank you!