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This episode of the Confidence in God podcast, hosted by Julie McGhghy, explores how to walk with confidence in God by sometimes going beyond the literal requirements of scripture. Julie discusses her favorite groups from the Bible—the Rechabites and the Bereans—and the practical lessons they offer about obedience, spiritual authority, and personal conviction. Through personal stories and biblical examples, she illustrates how God may guide individuals to take extra steps for their own protection and spiritual growth, even when not explicitly required by scripture. The episode encourages listeners to seek what is beneficial, not just permissible, and to be open to God’s unique guidance for their lives.
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Timeline
- 0:00 – Introduction by Julie McGhghy; episode goal: walking with confidence in God.
- 0:12 – Julie introduces the topic: learning from her favorite people in the Bible, which are lesser-known groups.
- 0:24 – Discussion of well-known biblical figures: David and Joseph, and the lessons from their lives.
- 1:31 – Julie shares her actual favorites: the Rechabites and the Bereans.
- 1:43 – Introduction of a resource: “Five Steps to Experience More Confidence in God.”
- 2:21 – Personal story: family fishing trip and the lesson of the life jacket as a metaphor for extra protection.
- 3:15 – How God sometimes asks us to go beyond scripture’s literal words for our own protection.
- 3:56 – Example: a friend’s conviction to avoid certain environments for spiritual safety.
- 5:41 – Introduction to the Rechabites (Jeremiah 35): their obedience to stricter rules than required.
- 6:22 – The result of the Rechabites’ obedience: God’s commendation and promise.
- 7:09 – Application: following spiritual leaders and personal convictions, not just minimum requirements.
- 8:04 – The Bereans (Acts 17:11): praised for searching the scriptures and confirming teachings.
- 10:28 – Life jacket metaphor revisited: the value of going beyond the minimum for spiritual safety.
- 11:11 – Encouragement to seek what is beneficial, not just permissible, for a closer walk with God.
- 11:27 – Quick summary: God sometimes calls us to go beyond the letter for our own good and to be a light.
- 12:18 – Final encouragement: ask if something is beneficial and glorifies God, not just if it’s allowed.
- 12:50 – Invitation for listener feedback and sharing personal stories.
- 13:10 – Resource reminder: “Five Steps to Experience Confidence in God.”
- 13:22 – Closing: subscribe, rate, and review the show.
- 13:36 – Final encouragement: God will be faithful to complete His work in you.
