Soul Talks with PB

The first description of a true Christian (i.e. a true follower of Jesus Christ) is that he or she has heard, understood, and believed in the Gospel (Acts 11:19-21, 26). But what is the true Gospel? There are many false versions of it circulating these days. Naturally, people are confused. In this lesson, we want to understand clearly what is the true Gospel so that we can at least say that we hav...

A Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." That is true, not just for ordinary journeys, but also for the spiritual journey called the Christian life. The first step in this journey is to understand what it means to be a true Christian. Join me this Saturday, June 19, at 1:30 PM, as we explore the answer to this simple but important question. --- Send in a v...

We've all been there. We come across a difficult situation and we try so hard to overcome it. But it becomes too difficult and eventually, out of frustration, we just give up. Difficult situations reveal our understanding (or misunderstanding) about the nature of God's power. Instead of giving up, we should move forward. But that requires a renewal of our minds concerning God's surprising power. -...

1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 An...

Loving others is easy to understand. But it's challenging to apply. Why? When we look at the Ten Commandments, the second half is clearly about loving others. This was how the Jews understood it and how Jesus Himself taught it. The early disciples and the early church practiced it. But why do people today struggle when it comes to loving others? Maybe we are asking the wrong questions. --- Send in...

The family is under attack for quite some time now. Broken marriages, and the resulting broken families, are now quite common. Gender preferences among the youth create conflicts and confusion among parents. Pre-marital sex or casual sex are now accepted as the norm. Traditional family values are considered irrelevant. Yet the celebration of Mothers Day and Fathers Day are good reminders for us th...

What is most important? Is it money? Is it relationships? Is it a successful career? If we don't know the answer to this question, we will miss out on The Good Life that God truly intends for us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We will lose our way. We will make wrong choices and end up in bad situations or places where we don't really want to be. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Overcoming mental stress is not a mysterious process. Once we understand God's purpose for our lives and choose His way, not our way, which is revealed to us through the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we will experience real victory. We only need to trust God enough to listen to His wisdom and apply it each day. He will help us and we will overcome. --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Why do we often suffer unnecessary stress in our minds? Often it is because of our unwillingness to align ourselves with God's truth. Instead of agreeing with God in our hearts and aligning our thinking, feeling, and acting according to God's truth, we continue to rely on our own understanding. Consequently, we suffer because of our disobedience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...

When God speaks to us, it is for our good. He speaks truth to us through His word and in our spirits, so that we can experience real freedom not just from mental stress but from all kinds of problems in our souls. How we respond to His revelation will, of course, determine whether we will experience this freedom or not. Agree with God and life change will start. --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Discerning God's voice is a crucial aspect of walking in the Spirit. This will enable us to overcome mental stress and other problems in our lives. By paying attention to God and discerning His voice in our lives, we will be able to respond in faith to various situations, especially stressful situations. His word can and will bring healing into our lives if we listen to Him and obey Him. --- Send...

Jesus has the power and grace to save and restore us. But why do some Christians continue to suffer mental stress? More often than not it has something to do with the wrong habits we develop in our lives. We don't pay attention to God and the work that He wants to do in our hearts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See aca...

To help us overcome various challenges, Jesus wants to transform us each and every day by His grace. He uses various means to accomplish this. It's important to know what they are so that we can cooperate fully with Him by faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus came to save and restore us to our former glory. But how does He do it? What is the process of our restoration back to the image of God (which is also how He heals us from our mental stress)? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need to understand our true spiritual condition. Failure to understand this will only lead to futile efforts and constant frustration. Our real problem is spiritual in nature. Therefore, the solution must also be spiritual in nature. Join us for Part 3 of Overcoming Mental Stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See a...

Why is life not working out the way we want it? Why is it so stressful and disappointing? Why are we so unhappy? Listen to this episode to find out more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know what's going on all around us. Because of the pandemic, many are getting sick. Loved ones and close friends are dying or have died already. Many have lost their jobs or cannot find a source of income. People are locked down and unable to move around or do the things they want to do. Consequently, a lot of people are experiencing mental stress of various kinds. Does the Bible have anyth...

We must build our family by the grace of God so that we can bless the nations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the midst of various challenges confronting us, we must learn how to fireproof our families. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We need to know the purpose of God for all mankind. Then we can know God's design for the family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do Spirit-led leaders live? They have a unique lifestyle reflecting both an active as well as a contemplative orientation. In this episode, you will learn about the five important priorities of Spirit-led leaders and how they manage their time (energy), talents, and treasures accordingly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Aca...

What we need today are transforming leaders. These are the types of leaders who are themselves being transformed by God as they help others experience transformation also. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's good to start well. But sometimes we forget that starting well is useless unless we also finish well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this time of the pandemic, many churches are struggling. But some continue to thrive in spite of the difficulties. What makes the difference? Why do some churches continue to be successful in times like these? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we develop resilience in ourselves and in the people that we lead? The key is to pursue a faithful spirituality that focuses on the way of faith, the way of Jesus, and the way of discipleship. All three is actually just one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soultalkswithpb/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.