In this week's conversation, Daniel Kolenda interviews his longtime friend Eric Gilmour about his newly released book "The Golden World", a curated collection of powerful statements from historic Christian writers including Samuel Rutherford, David Brainerd, Robert Murray McCheyne, Andrew Murray, A. W. Tozer, Charles Spurgeon, and Madame Guyon. The book compiles what Eric calls “diamonds”: passages that have stirred deep love for Jesus in his own life over more than 20 years of reading.The Golden Circle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/196726208X/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_JYFKQA6YDGD9FEQ15V4M?linkCode=ml1&tag=sonshipintl-20&linkId=57ccd2b80687c97de114acf00a2decb7#immersive-view_1763411963975Furious Book: https://cfan.org/furiousMonthly Ministry Partner: https://cfan.orgMinistry Training: https://cfan.org/training00:00 – Introduction & Lifelong Friendship01:07 – Introducing The Golden World02:33 – What’s Inside the Book & Featured Authors03:37 – Rediscovering Giants of the Faith05:36 – Decades of Study Behind the Book06:43 – Why These Specific Christian Voices07:25 – Samuel Rutherford & Devotion in Suffering09:08 – Learning from Forgotten Saints10:22 – Robert Murray McCheyne’s First-Love Lifestyle13:20 – Surrender, Presence & Experiencing Christ14:58 – J.B. Stoney’s Deathbed Wisdom17:37 – Madame Guyon & Prayer of the Heart20:18 – Ad Spot: CfaN Evangelism Training21:18 – Influences on Eric’s Prayer Life21:57 – The Origin of “The Golden World”23:46 – David Brainerd’s Fiery Devotion26:13 – Mystics Explained: Experiential Christianity27:22 – Tozer’s Most Striking Insights29:00 – Why This Book Matters Today30:34 – What Truly Matters in Life & Eternity32:16 – Returning to First Love35:01 – Jesus Alone Satisfies37:16 – Advice to Young Preachers & Ministers38:56 – How the Gospel Sparks Love for Jesus41:18 – Experiencing the Spirit’s Fellowship43:27 – Spurgeon on Melting in God’s Love45:09 – When the Gospel Feels Distant48:24 – Repentance as a Daily Return to Christ50:16 – Ravenhill’s Secret to Finishing Well51:45 – Self-Consciousness vs Joy in Christ52:42 – Eric’s Life Message: Intimacy with Jesus47:34 – Ad Spot: Daniel’s Furious Book54:22 – Theology Without Presence58:06 – Losing the Flame While Polishing the Lampstand59:56 – Scripture Leading to Encounter01:04:46 – The Rhythm of Prayer01:06:31 – Hearts Burning on the Road to Emmaus01:07:37 – Prayer for Revival & Fresh Love01:08:39 – Closing Thoughts#danielkolenda #ericgilmour #experiencinggod Subscribe to CfaN to receive our latest messages:Email: https://cfan.org/subscribeSMS: Text CFAN to 94090To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://cfan.org/donateEvangelist Daniel Kolenda YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/⁨@DanielKolenda⁩ Evangelist Daniel Kolenda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evangelistkolendaEvangelist Daniel Kolenda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evangelistdanielkolenda