Walk On with Brent Faulkner

Is there a limit to God's love? If not, are you moving further in to it or settling for where you are? In this last episode of the Lent and Narnia series we look at The Last Battle. We also do imaginative prayer on experiencing more of God's love. 

How does God want us to handle our fears? Understanding his presence in the midst of our fears may be more powerful than you realize. We continue reading from The Chronicles of Narnia in this season of Lent. This episode's reading is from Prince Caspian.

Why do we need to pray if God already knows what we need? Perhaps there is something more to asking than meeting a need. We use an excerpt from The Magicians Nephew to help us see that Jesus is relentlessly relational.

Excerpts from The Chronicles of Narnia help us reflect in the season of Lent. This episode we look at Prince Caspian. God is bigger than you can imagine. When is the last time you stood in wonder of  God?  

Excerpts from The Chronicles of Narnia help us reflect in the season of Lent. This episode we look at The Last Battle and discover how to find freedom from what holds us captive. 

Excerpts from The Chronicles of Narnia help us reflect in the season of Lent. In this episode we look at The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and how a moment of surrender leads to transformation. 

How can the desires you wrestle with actually point you toward God?  Could your focus on fighting sin be the thing distracting you from something deeper? Be sure to experience the special moment of meditative prayer towards the end of the episode. 

The grace Jesus modeled was as counter cultural in his day as it is in ours, but perhaps it's needed now more than ever. 

When Paul said "we are the aroma of Christ" there's thousands of years of history behind that statement. This episode is audio from a sermon where I follow the thread of fragrance in connection to Jesus' claims to be the Messiah. 

I’m learning that the strong value I place on independence is actually one of the biggest hindrances in my faith – and it may be to yours as well. This episode looks at 80's action movies, bacteria in our gut, and how our relationships impact the trajectory of our faith.

Could our over familiarity of the Golden Rule cause us to miss its radical counter-cultural truth? This episode contrasts the golden rule with other common "rules" of life to help us reflect on ways God may be transforming our interactions with those around us.

How can understanding heaven impact your day to day life? Learn how focusing on the hope of heaven can move you from despair to curiosity in life. Take a deeper dive into the topic: Revelation 21:1-4 Matthew 6:9-13 Isaiah 25:6-9 Philippians 3:20-21 Heaven & Earth video from the Bible Project Surprised by Hope by NT Wright

Loving your enemies sounds pious, but is it practical? Going the extra mile, giving the shirt off our back, and turning the other cheek may mean more than we understand. Learn how a posture of love truly can change the world.

Lament can be a powerful way to pray that helps bring healing and points us to hope in the midst of despair.  Experience the power of lament. 

Our humanity is one of the fundamental factors in shaping our identity. How should we feel about being "only human?" How does God feel about it? This is a continuation on the theme of identity. We dive into what it means to be created in the image of God and how that should impact how we see ourselves.

Are you a sinner or a saint? What impact does your identity have on how you live out your faith? I believe this is a foundational issue many Christians miss, and they're suffering because of it. Your identity in Christ matters.

It's one of the most well known verses, but each word of John 3:16 carries immense depth if you take time to meditate upon it. Here is the final Advent Reflection of this season. Merry Christmas!

The holidays should bring joy, right? Perhaps something deeper is our source of joy. You owe it to yourself to take a few minutes this season to reflect on the Joy we have in Christ. Be sure to subscribe to stay up on the latest episodes!

What does peace mean for you in this season? Take a moment to prayerfully reflect on the coming Prince of Peace. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any future Advent reflections.

Carve out a moment in this busy season to find hope in the places you're waiting for God to show up. I plan to publish short Advent reflection episodes each week of Advent. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any!

Feeling stuck in life? Moses did too until God asked him, "What's in your hand?" God can give you a new perspective on your identity, influence, and circumstances.

God has taken step after step to remove anything that separates us from him. But do we do anything to put that separation back in place?  Walking through the overarching story of scripture Brent helps us see the beauty of God's pursuit of us, while at the same time addressing wrong thinking in many Christians today that seeks to undermine what God has done.

The Bible says we are citizens of Heaven. What does that really mean, and does it have any impact on our everyday lives? 

The Fruit of the Spirit has things many of us seek in our lives, yet some of us misunderstand how God wants to bring those about and what they're for. Perhaps it's less about trying and more about surrendering. 

It's one of the most well known sections of scripture. But more than beautiful poetry, Psalm 23 contains perspective changing truth that can bring rest for your soul. This episode ends with a special meditation on the Psalm.