SummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach welcomes Pastor Matt Doebler, a missionary in Australia, to discuss the pressing issue of spiritual apathy among Christians. They explore the biblical story of Gideon as a metaphor for the journey from feeling like a 'nobody' to recognizing one's identity in Christ. The conversation delves into the importance of repentance, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the need for a purposeful life rooted in the Gospel. They also discuss the balance between self-improvement and faith, emphasizing that true meaning comes from an eternal perspective.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Gird Up Podcast and Mission02:09 Introducing Pastor Matt Doebler and His Work03:21 Exploring Spiritual Apathy and Its Implications06:20 The Connection Between Gideon and Spiritual Apathy08:25 The Gospel of Luke: A Focus on Nobodies09:40 Understanding Jesus' Call to Discipleship12:09 The Weight of Following Jesus13:43 The Comfort of the Gospel Amidst Apathy17:53 Living in the Tension of Law and Gospel19:13 The Struggle with Apathy and Faith23:50 Afflicting the Comfortable and Comforting the Afflicted25:36 Apathy as the Antithesis of Love32:36 Defining a Purposeful Life36:31 Meaningful Life vs. Full Life38:18 The Struggle of Apathy in Faith40:04 Meaningful Life: A Question of Purpose44:18 The Importance of Gratitude and Recognition46:01 Journey and Rest: A Christian Perspective51:54 The Role of Repentance in Christian Life55:37 Disordered Loves and the Need for Christ01:02:33 Integrating Self-Improvement with FaithMatt's Links:Order "More than Meh" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dG2jVAKMatt's Gospel-Centered Substack: http://gospelcenteredmentoring.site/Matt's Author Page: https://matthewdoebler.us/Gird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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