What does it really mean to be a disciple, and when was the last time your faith caused you to change your mind? Continuing their journey through God Thoughts, William and Ronnie examine the relationship between learning, spiritual growth, and the freedom to pursue truth without being controlled by traditions, labels, or the crowd. They explore the difference between knowing about Jesus and genuinely knowing Him, as well as why Christian learning should transform our lives rather than merely fill our heads. The conversation ultimately challenges us to clear away the noise, remain open to growth, and make room for Christ to reshape how we think and live.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introducing the three-part God Thoughts discussion on learning
- 03:15 – Reading “Learning: Part One”
- 09:00 – Choosing Christ means choosing to become a lifelong learner
- 11:38 – Informational learning versus transformational learning
- 15:13 – Learning as a lifelong and limitless process
- 16:51 – How learning helped Ronnie confront the beliefs of his upbringing
- 19:59 – Are we truth seekers or simply parroting what we have heard?
- 20:46 – Why all genuine growth requires change
- 27:11 – What the church can learn from the process of scientific discovery
- 29:30 – Knowing about Jesus versus actually knowing Jesus
- 32:57 – Reserving the right to change your mind
- 34:49 – How social pressure places boundaries around our thinking
- 43:12 – What transformational learning looks like in everyday relationships
- 48:54 – Why the best of knowing and experiencing God is still ahead
- 1:19:07 – Removing noise and distractions to make room for what matters
Do you have questions or topic ideas for future episodes? Email any or all one the following:
- william@ctfwylie.org
- jvr@goddeal.com
- rw@goddeal.com
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"It's a God Deal." Anyone who knows Ronnie Worsham has heard him say this countless times. After being in ministry and leading in churches for decades, how does someone like Ronnie continue to see God at work in our world, and give him credit every chance he gets? Join hosts William Royal and John Von Runnen as they ask Ronnie questions about following Jesus in ministry, work, family, and the ups and downs of life.