The podcast episode explores the lack of hunger for God in the Western world and the personal responsibility to learn and apply scriptures. It delves into the concepts of renewal, revival, and the cultivation of hunger for God through practical steps.

In this episode of the Becoming Christlike Podcast, Pastor King James answers an audience question from Gabriel and breaks down:
• Our personal responsibility to learn and apply Scripture
• Why spiritual hunger can grow cold (especially in comfortable, busy environments)
• How to cultivate real hunger for God again — with a simple 7-day reset

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Hunger
02:04 Understanding Personal Revival
04:32 Our Responsibility: Learn And Apply
11:45 Why Is Hunger For God Low
15:00 How To Generate Hunger For God
17:27 7-Day Practice (Hunger Reset)

Takeaways

• Renewal and hunger for God require personal responsibility and intentional action.
• Comfort and distractions can lead to a lack of hunger for God, and hunger can be cultivated through intentional practices.

The podcast discusses the importance of recognizing God's voice and provides practical guidance on how to do so. It emphasizes the normalcy of hearing God's voice for every child of God and highlights the methods through which God communicates with His people. Pastor King James breaks down (in a practical, biblical way) how God speaks, why His voice can feel unclear, and how to grow in sensitivity without confusion or guessing.

In this teaching you’ll learn:
• Why many Christians don’t recognise God’s voice (distraction, fear, unfamiliarity with Scripture)
• The safest order for hearing God: Word first, Spirit within, counsel confirms
• How to test what you sense so you don’t mistake emotions or impulses for God’s leading
• A simple 7-day listening practice you can start today

7-Day Practice (2–2–2–2 / 8 minutes daily)
1) Read (2 min): John 10:27 + 5–8 verses from a Gospel
2) Ask (2 min): “Lord, what are You saying to me today?”
3) Listen (2 min): Sit quietly — no talking, no phone
4) Write (2 min): “I sense the Lord is saying ________”
Then obey one small step the same day.

Chapters
00:00 Hearing God’s Voice
00:42 Recognising the Voice of Jesus
02:31 Barriers to Hearing God’s Voice
06:19 How God Speaks to Us
11:42 Understanding the Spirit’s Guidance
14:28 Confirming God’s Voice Through Counsel
19:14 Practical Steps to Hear God
20:06 Encouragement and Community Engagement

Comment prompt:
What’s hardest for you in hearing God — distraction, fear of getting it wrong, or not knowing Scripture?

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In this episode, Pastor King James discusses the importance of focusing on Jesus to live a Christ-centered life. He emphasizes that distractions can lead to a lack of focus on Christ, which is essential for spiritual growth and discipleship. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their lives and identify distractions that prevent them from fully focusing on Jesus.

Takeaways

• Distractions can lead to a lack of focus on Jesus.
• We must strip off every weight that slows us down.
• Running the race of faith requires keeping our eyes on Jesus.
• Christ should be the core of our lives, not just an addition.
• Weights can be distractions that are not necessarily sinful.
• Endurance in faith is about consistency over time.
• Daily faithfulness is crucial in our walk with Christ.
• Obedience to God strengthens our focus on Jesus.
• Practical steps can help us live a more Christ-centered life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Focus on Jesus

01:29 Is it possible to live a Christ-centred life?

04:03 What "Christ-Centred" Really Means?

05:08 You Can Become Part Of Christ's Kingdom Now

07:50 How to Live a Christ-Centred Life

09:25 The Extinction Between Weight and Sin

13:25 Identifying Weights In Our Life

16:11 The Call to Discipleship

18:42 Practical Steps to Christ-Centered Living

Keywords

Christ-centered, focus on Jesus, discipleship, Christian living, faith, practical steps, endurance, overcoming distractions, spiritual growth, obedience