What if the foundation of all theology isn't what we do for God, but what He has already done for us? In today’s episode, Graham Cooke explores how God's nature shapes our understanding of relationship with Him—from Old Testament visitation to New Testament habitation. Join us as we discover how every relationship with God starts with His gift to us, and how that changes everything.Key Scriptures:+ John 3:16. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.+ Hebrews 13:5. He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.”+ Jeremiah 31:3. The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.”+ Romans 8:38-39. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life... shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Want to explore more?📚 Browse Graham Cooke’s books and teachings: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/🌍 Discover the movement experiencing God’s love every day: https://brilliantmovement.com/As always, thanks for listening!
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Your Existence in God's Heart
What if those moments when we feel small are actually invitations to see just how big God's vision for us really is? Today, Graham Cooke reveals a stunning truth from Jeremiah 1 about our existence in God’s heart. Discover how God's delight in your future outweighs any doubt you might carry today.Key Scriptures:+ Jeremiah 1:5. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…+ Psalm 139:16. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.+ 2 Timothy 1:9. Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.+ Ephesians 2:10. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.Want to explore more?📚 Browse Graham Cooke’s books and teachings: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/🌍 Discover the movement experiencing God’s love every day: https://brilliantmovement.com/As always, thanks for listening!
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Baggage vs Luggage
What if every challenge is an opportunity to discover more of God's character and partnership? In this episode, Graham Cooke shares the profound difference between traveling with "baggage" and packing "luggage" as we walk with God.Key Scriptures:+ Genesis 1:26. Then God said, "Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness...”+ 2 Corinthians 5:17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.+ Philippians 4:8-9. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.+ Romans 8:28. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.+ Isaiah 61:3. To grant those who mourn in Zion, giving them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a spirit of fainting.Want to explore more?📚 Browse Graham Cooke’s books and teachings: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/🌍 Discover the movement experiencing God’s love every day: https://brilliantmovement.com/As always, thanks for listening!
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Presence Over Pressure
So many Christians walk through life feeling anxious and burdened — but what if intimacy with God was your starting point, rather that your reward? In this episode, Graham Cooke shares how Presence quiets striving, worship renews our hearts, and joy becomes a daily strength.Key Scriptures:+ Psalm 27:4. One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.+ 1 Corinthians 3:16. Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?+ Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.+ Lamentations 3:22–2. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.+ Hebrews 4:16. Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.+ Romans 12:2. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...As always, thanks for listening!
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You’re Already in His Presence
What if transformation wasn’t about trying harder, but trusting deeper?Today, we’ll unpack the beautiful rhythm of being and doing with God—where presence comes before performance, and trust fuels every next step. What changes when you realize you’re already in His presence?Key Scriptures:+ 2 Corinthians 3:18. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.+ 2 Corinthians 4:16. Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed day by day.+ Acts 17:28. For in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His descendants.’+ Philippians 4:13. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.+ Hebrews 13:5. For He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever abandon you."Want to explore more?📚 Browse Graham Cooke’s books and teachings: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/🌍 Discover the movement experiencing God’s love every day: https://brilliantmovement.com/As always, thanks for listening!
Graham Cooke, international speaker and author of 20+ books, has been a much needed guide beyond religious norms into a personal and dynamic relationship with God. His life and ministry are marked by a delightful, intimate, and unreserved two-way friendship with the Lord. This podcast is an invitation to explore some of the more radiant and lesser-known perspectives of the Kingdom of God and the Christian faith.
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