Welcome to the first day of 2026! In this powerful New Year's episode, Anna challenges the traditional approach to resolutions and invites listeners to shift their focus from multiple goals to one transformative commitment: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. Rather than setting ourselves up for failure with countless resolutions, Anna encourages us to simply resolve—and when we fall, to resolve again. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and practical wisdom, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to approach the new year with clarity, grace, and eternal purpose.
Key Points:
The Problem with Resolutions
The Power of One Thing
Our Chief Purpose
The Example of David
Hierarchy of Covenants
The Foundation of Faith
Living Out the One Thing
Vision and Perseverance
Grace for the Journey
Scriptures Mentioned:
Westminster Catechism: "What is man's chief end? Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."
2 Samuel 12:1-13 (David and Nathan)
1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22 (David as a man after God's own heart)
1 Kings 18:41-46 (Elijah sends servant seven times to look for rain)
John 19:30 ("It is finished")
Hebrews 10:1, Colossians 2:17 (shadows vs. fulfillment)
Ephesians 6:4 (covenant relationships)
Books and Resources Mentioned:
The One Thing by Gary Keller – https://a.co/d/iNK1D9Z
The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It's Destructive, and How to Respond by Alisa Childers – https://a.co/d/2ZwOdDz
Gavin Ortlund – apologetics content – https://www.youtube.com/@TruthUnites
Wes Huff – apologetics content – https://www.youtube.com/@WesHuff
Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul (Horatio Spafford) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7NBJjDuK_8&t=2s
Tony Robbins – vision and perseverance insights – https://www.youtube.com/@TonyRobbinsLive
Article on resolutions: New Year's resolutions: Why do we give up on them so quickly? | BCM
Takeaway Challenge:
This year, don't make resolutions—resolve. Commit to one thing: glorifying God and enjoying Him forever. When you fall, simply resolve again. Consider what specific area of your life needs tending as you pursue this one overarching purpose, and remember that God cares about your heart, not your perfect performance.
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MUSIC CREDITS
Theme music: Brave New World
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Artist: Fantoms
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Audio source: Jamendo
Artist: Aliaksei Yukhnevich
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