RETREATING WITH GOD

We need to celebrate the next generation and the generation after that. Imparting our presence with godly values rubs off on them. We are the reflection of Jesus to them. Let’s look for ways to love them. Our hearts are softened when we read this Bible passage about Jesus and children, “’Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Tr...

You’ve undoubtedly faced conflict because your Christian values are opposed to culture. It makes you afraid to speak up, doesn’t it? You don’t want to be ridiculed, mocked or seen as intolerant. This is the world in which we live. And it’s the world Paul lived in 2,000 years ago. His day was morally destitute, far more than our day. Being a Christian and sharing his faith were dangerous. How did P...

I’ve never heard anyone say they thrive on conflict. Unfortunately, life greets us with this unwanted visitor all the time. It takes a well-conditioned courage muscle to face interpersonal conflict and handle it right. To psyche myself up and prepare to deal with a present conflict in my life, I decided to scour the Scriptures for help. Could I find one powerful example to follow? Join me tod...

Change is hard. We get comfortable with the familiar and become fearful when change shows up. We can learn from Peter, who went through a change that rocked him to the core of his being. The Apostle Paul points out, “I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned” (Galatians 2:11 NIV). Sounds serious. Reflecting on all the changes in my life, I’ve never stood condemned in them. Have you? Pe...

How do you start your day? Eyes open slowly. You reach for your phone to see if you’ve missed anything. Scroll through your Facebook feed to get your perspective on the day. Once that’s settled, you climb out of bed, shower, get dressed and head into the kitchen to see out your day-starting meal. While you’re eating, there’s another social media check, news and of course, the weather. Now you’re r...

We live on the other side of the resurrection, so the Holy Spirit is ours as soon as we believe in Jesus. In our passage from John 7 today, we learn two distinct purposes of the Holy Spirit. We have life within us. The Holy Spirit gives us the life of God himself. He lives in us. It’s an incomprehensible fact.  Life flows from us. The Holy Spirit wasn’t given to you for selfishness. He flows...

There’s something extremely comforting to know that I have peace with God. I might struggle with a lot of things – relationships, tension at work, family differences, anxiety about finances, problem kids, lack of purpose – but one thing I do have is peace with God. That overarching truth comforts me. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Je...

It's our last session of "Inside How to Meet with God ." Celebrating the release of my new book, I've been reading from it for the past nine days. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live. Today, our focus is on the role of the Holy Spirit in our time with God. The Spirit plays a critical role. Understanding that will make your time with God more personal and rich.  Questions? Email...

Going inside "How to Meet with God," Chapter 8. In today's time together, we'll get very specific. I've got some suggestions on how you can structure your time with God, yet leave room for flexibility. Need to reach me? Email me at jon@freshfaith247.com    You can pick up my new book, How to Meet with God , on Amazon . 

Let's talk basics, but in a unique way. In this episode, I focus on the Bible and prayer , from Chapter 7 in my new book, "How to Meet with God," This Bonus Episode is the audio track from today's Facebook Live on my personal Facebook page. You can leave your comments there, or email me. Need to reach me? Email me at  jono@freshfaith247.com . 

In my new book, "How to Meet with God," Chapter 6 is one of the most practical chapters. It gives legs to what I've shared in the first five chapters. So, join me as I share, "A Special Place and a Special Time." This Bonus Episode is the audio track from today's Facebook Live on my personal Facebook page. Need to reach me? Email me at jono@freshfaith247.com . 

Pulling back the curtain.  That's what I'll do in this bonus episode, as we go  inside my new book,   How to Meet with God .  It's the audio track from my Facebook Live from minutes ago, and you can watch the video on my personal Facebook page.     By the way, if you get the book by Wednesday, you also get the   4 Earlybird Bonuses , including the &nbsp...

Jesus shows us how.  That's the focus in this bonus episode, as we go  inside my new book,   How to Meet with God . I recorded this today just past sunrise on the Atlantic. Today, I cover chapter four, noting why it was appropriate to record this in the early morning. It's the audio track from my Facebook Live, and you can watch the video on my personal Facebook page.  By...

God loves you and longs to meet with you. Join me as we go inside my new book,   How to Meet with God . Today, I cover chapter three and ask some probing questions. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live a few minutes ago. Watch future ones as we work our way through the pages. Hear about how to receive   4 Earlybird Bonuses , including the   Audiobook . In addition to t...

Join me as we go inside my new book,   How to Meet with God,  on Release Day- Plus One . This is the audio track from my Facebook Live just minutes ago. Today, I cover the benefits of spending time with God. Hear about how to receive   4 Earlybird Bonuses , including the   Audiobook . In addition to that bonus, the   Meeting with God Journal Page , a special short aud...

Join me as we go inside my new book, How to Meet with God,  on Release Day, today, May 1. This is the audio track from my Facebook Live minutes ago. It's quite a bit different than the Retreating with God episodes, but I promise you'll be fed and challenged. Hear about how to receive 4 Earlybird Bonuses , including the Audiobook . In addition to that bonus, the Meeting with God Journal Page ,...

Happy Thanksgiving to my U.S. listeners. Here's a special Thanksgiving devotional that applies to all of us, no matter where we are or what day it is. May God touch your heart.

Season 3 is coming April 1! Premiering the day after Easter, we have a refreshing new format and a new name, Retreating with God . Engage with Jon Fugler in a short interactive devotional three days a week to help you know Christ more deeply. Listen to the preview to know what to expect.

While in the middle of recording his audio book of SILENCE YOUR INNER PHARISEE , Jon lost his temporary crown. But it didn't stop him from recording this final episode of the season. Coincidentally, the topic of this episode is "pain" and how it can draw us to Christ.  Jon features a moving story included in his book. It's the story of how physical pain has drawn Jim Van Houten clos...

It's summer grilling time, and Jon Fugler was the meat this week. Moody Radio Chicago was the setting this past Monday. Here's how they described the show, which is the content of this episode of the podcast: Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we discussed overcoming performance Christianity.  What does it look like to arise above the notion that performance equals faith?  It's not about...

It's a celebration! A few minutes ago, I was on social media with a live event -- my Book Release Celebration and Dedication of SILENCE YOUR INNER PHARISEE: Ditch Performance and Embrace Radical Freedom in Christ . This episode is the audio from that live stream. Go behind the scenes with me and hear the core message in the book. It's a book of stories-- my story, your story and the stor...

In this episode, I want you to meet someone who is featured in my new book, SILENCE YOUR INNER PHARISEE : Ditch Performance and Embrace Radical Freedom in Christ . He’ll share his story about something that re-sets his relationship with Christ. If you’re a regular listener to this podcast, you know that I was living for many years equating the quality of my service for God to the health of my rela...

[ IMPORTANT NOTE: A lot of people are taking my free Spiritual Self-Assessment . Have you? Find out how you’re doing in your relationship with God? You may know already, but this will get more specific. I’ve developed a Spiritual Self-Assessment that will give you some answers about the health of your relationship with Christ. This Self-Assessment will take just 3 minutes. It includes some probing...

In this episode, my guest lets us take a look into his life and how time, faith and consistency helps him get to know Jesus.  A made five “knowing Jesus” statements to him and had him comment on each one. A lot of people are taking my spiritual self-assessment. Have you? Find out how you’re doing in your relationship with God. I’ve developed a Spiritual Self-Assessment that will give you some...

Take the Spiritual Self-Assessment When I tell Christian friends that I want to help 1 million believers know the Christ of the cross, they’re not impressed. I’m not trying to shock them with the number, but with the concept. Knowing Christ . I’m all worked up about it and they have glazed looks in their eyes. Their face is saying, “That’s nice.” They’re probably thinking, “Every Christian knows C...