C.S. Lewis once said, “Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.” In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series by describing the subtle dangers of self-importance and how we can shift our focus onto making a genuine difference with our lives.Introduction: Philippians 2:5-11Self-importance – to make ourselves seen, known, loved, or important. Ultimately wanting to be or disappointed that we are not important.The antidote for pride:Humility-It comes from a dependence on Jesus and a belief that this life is all about Him-It allows us to produce the fruit of Christ because we have the mind of Christ-Others see God in us and they see God because of our obedienceStillness with God and time in God’s WordLove and serve othersBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
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Get Out Of Your Head - The Antidote for Cynicism
Do you consider yourself a skeptical person? Ya know do you approach life with 'glass half-empty' attitude? Are you always waiting for the other shoe to drop? In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen shares why this mindset is actually very toxic to our thought life. She’ll reveal just how pervasive cynicism is, and the ways it steals our joy. Don’t miss how to change your way of thinking.Am I cynical? - Ask yourself these questions:Do I get annoyed when people are optimistic?When someone is nice to me, do I wonder what that person wants?Do I constantly feel misunderstood?• When things are going well am I waiting for something to go wrong?Do I quickly notice people’s flaws or faults?Do I worry about getting taken advantage of?Am I guarded when I meet someone new?Do I wonder sometimes why people just can’t get it together?Am I sarcastic?Cynicism – is the idea that we’re looking for the bad to keep the bad from hurting us.The antidote for cynicism:Be careful with what you feed your soul.Choose friends that are life-giving.Delight in God’s creation.Believe in the good.Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
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Get Out Of Your Head - The Antidote for Anxiety
As we look around our world, there’s much to be fearful of - so how do we avoid being overwhelmed with panic? In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues sharing her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She unpacks how – even in financial uncertainty, health crises, political and social unrest – we can fight back against anxiety.Introduction: Do not fear anything in this world; God’s got you! -- Luke 12:4-5Fear is an attack of the enemy that is mitigated by eternal hope. -- 2 Corinthians 4:17The antidote for anxiety:Have a right view of God by:-Knowing Him intimately (knowing who He is)-Walking with Him regularly-Knowing His WordFeed yourself truths instead of liesThought Assessment:Grab the Thought - What is it?Diagnose the thought - Is it true?Take it to God - What does God say about it?Make a choice - Am I going to believe God?Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
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Get Out Of Your Head - The Antidote for Noise and Isolation
If there are two words that would best describe this society, they’d be “noisy,” and “isolated.” In this program, guest teacher Jennie Allen continues her series “Get Out of Your Head.” She explains that like never before we’re flooded by sounds and distractions… and yet we’re more and more disconnected. So how can we survive? Join us to learn more...Introduction: Shifting the spiral that’s going through your mindHow do you silence the noise in your mind?Choose to limit the noise in your life.Choose to input God’s Word in your mind first.Know who you are in Christ.Know who God is by having a relationship with Him.How do you recognize the evil that never wants to be noticed?You need to confess out loud. --- 1 John 1:7aInvite godly people to help you fight. -- 1 John 1:7bBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
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Get Out Of Your Head - Taking Every Thought Captive
The Apostle Paul commands us to take every thought captive. But what does that look like in our fast-paced society where we're constantly bombarded by everything? In this program, Chip turns the mic over to guest teacher Jennie Allen for her series “Get Out of Your Head.” Don’t miss how we can guard our minds against toxic thoughts that threaten to destroy us.Introduction: There’s an enemy that wants to kill, steal, and destroy our generation through our minds.2 Corinthians 10:3-6v.3: For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh.There is a spiritual war that is waging against us and it’s not of the flesh.v.4: For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.Repetitive negative thoughts build strongholds.v.5: We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,God gives us the power to destroy strongholds. --- Romans 12:2v.6: being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.The sum of our lives will be rooted in what we think about. --- Proverbs 23:7aBroadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesGet Out Of Your Head BookAdditional MentionsJennie Allen's Free Book Club KitConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003About Jennie Allen: Jennie Allen is the founder and visionary behind IF: Gathering and she is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a master’s in Biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
About Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Discovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the broadcast ministry of Chip Ingram. Each week, Chip will take you to God's Word for biblical guidance on topics like being a follower of Jesus, strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences. Visit us online at https://LivingontheEdge.org.
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