Join Daniel Kolenda and his guest Eric Gilmour as they answer your questions, including a deep dive into cultivating intimacy with Jesus, the power of Christian biography, and the heart behind Gilmore’s newest book, The Golden World. They'll explore how timeless quotes from men and women of God (gathered over 20 years) spark fellowship with Jesus and anchor believers in the Gospel.This episode is both deeply theological and warmly practical—packed with stories, quotes, and Spirit-led insights that will ignite your devotion and help you walk more closely with Jesus. If your heart longs for deeper fellowship, greater clarity in calling, or encouragement in the struggles of ministry and life, this episode will strengthen your spirit and point you back to the beauty of Christ.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 – Welcome & Episode Introduction 01:00 – Eric shares the heart behind "The Golden World"04:00 – Why quotes from past saints still carry power06:00 – Authors who shaped Eric (Rutherford, Brainerd, Guion, etc.)08:00 – The value of Christian biographies10:00 – What made Robert Murray McCheyne so anointed11:30 – How the book was created (20+ years of reading!)12:30 – What is a Christian?13:45 – How churches can cultivate intimacy with God16:00 – How the Gospel fuels affection for Jesus20:00 – CfaN Bootcamp & Ministry updates21:00 – Why John the Baptist is called "the greatest"22:45 – Understanding spiritual revelation vs. hardened hearts26:30 – Balancing evangelism and intimacy with God29:00 – Where to begin with Christian mystics31:00 – How to discern God’s calling & stay content33:00 – Friendship, humility, and unity in ministry40:00 – Dating/marriage advice for those in ministry42:00 – Understanding baptism in the Holy Spirit47:00 – Handling betrayal and politics in ministry51:00 – Staying joyful while waiting on God’s promises55:00 – Tools for deeper Bible study58:00 – When to leave a church that’s spiritually unhealthy#danielkolenda #ericgilmour #thedanielkolendashow #livestream 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