The Pleasing God Podcast
Your weekly episode for Christian growth.
A show focused on helping Christians to think biblically, engage practically, and live faithfully for the glory of God.
Have you ever thought about an issue or an experience you are currently facing and wondered what would be pleasing to God? In this podcast we tackle real and relatable issues that every Christian faces. God’s will for our lives is our sanctification yet navigating that in a complex world is not always easy.
In this podcast Jon with special guests, address a variety of matter pertaining to Christian living and being faithful. Through his experience and education, he helps listeners to think carefully about being biblical, faithful, and practical in this, challenging, wayward, and uncertain world.
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ave you ever wondered what it truly means to "train for godliness"? In this eye-opening episode of the Pleasing God Podcast, we delve into the profound impact of spiritual disciplines on the Christian life. Based on Paul's advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4, we discuss why daily, disciplined practices are essential for achieving godliness. Just like Olympic athletes undergo rigorous training, Christians must also engage in these disciplines to foster personal growth and positively influence those around them.
Training for godliness isn't just about acquiring knowledge—it's about transformation. This episode emphasizes the power of consistent Bible study, not just for acquiring facts but for allowing the Holy Spirit to mold us into Christ's likeness. We explore practical ways to integrate Bible reading into our everyday lives, from listening to sermons to personal study. By immersing ourselves in God's Word, we equip ourselves for spiritual maturity, ultimately becoming better servants of Christ and glorifying God. These transformative practices can reshape your attitudes, actions, and entire life for the better.
The episode kicks off with an introduction to the concept of spiritual disciplines and their significance in the Christian life. The discussion is rooted in 1 Timothy 4, where Paul advises Timothy to focus on training for godliness, emphasizing the value of godliness over mere theological knowledge or debates. Using the analogy of athletes preparing for the Olympics, the importance of daily, disciplined practice aimed at achieving godliness is underscored. This benefits not only personal spiritual growth but also those around us.
The episode then transitions to emphasize the importance of consistent Bible intake as a fundamental spiritual discipline for Christians. The benefits of immersing ourselves in the Word of God and the various ways we can incorporate this practice into our daily lives are explored. The significance of hearing the Word through preaching and public readings, as well as the privilege of being able to read the Bible ourselves, a privilege many in history did not have, is discussed. The profound impact that engaging with scripture has on our spiritual well-being, equipping us for godliness and spiritual growth, is also highlighted. The timeless truth that while prayer is our way of speaking to God, reading the Bible is how God speaks to us is emphasized.
The transformative discipline of Bible study is further explored, emphasizing the importance of studying the Bible not just for knowledge, but for transformation into godliness. True engagement with Scripture, through the work of the Holy Spirit, should lead to a change in our attitudes, actions, and lives, reflecting the likeness of Jesus. By feasting on God's word, we grow in godliness, praying for transformation to diminish our sinfulness and increase our godliness. This discipline helps us become better servants of Jesus Christ, bringing glory to God.
The Pleasing God Podcast Host and Creative Director
Jonathan Sole
Host
Jon is the husband to Katelyn, Father of 5, Pastor, and is completing his Doctor of Ministry in Applied Theology. His passion is for discipleship in the local church and helping others to learn, live, and love God’s truth. Jon’s most recent work, The Books of Scripture can be purchased on Amazon.
Katelyn Sole
Creative Director
Katelyn works as the Creative Director and chief editor of the podcast. In addition, she homeschools the children and serves as the music coordinator for the church.
What our listeners have to say
I enjoy listening to the Pleasing God Podcast for many reasons.
First of all, I believe that the content is brought forth in a straightforward, practical manner that all points me to knowing God better and serving Him in my daily walk.
No pretenses, no punches pulled, always drawing me back to God’s word and thus to Him. In a soft plea from thankful hearts to help me in my sanctification that is Gods will for my life, in my marriage, parenthood, and my church as a fellow laborer in Christ.
The wonderful ease of the conversations almost appears to be to just me, like I am in the room participating in the conversation.
Joy filled, challenging, comforting, and encouraging one another to love and good works.
J. Vernon McGee used to say where the “rubber meets the road”, the Pleasing God Podcast is just that, a help in practically applying the word of truth to my heart in daily living when I am so prone to break traction in my own weakness.
Kirk D.
Here’s the question: with so many Christian podcasts, which ones are the best ones to listen to. Many would say Ligonier’s renewing your Mind, Grace To You, and Truth for Life. While all of those podcasts are wonderful with great teaching, there’s one element that’s missing: the real, local church.
Pastor Jon gives real practical advice taken from real biblical principals in a real, local context.
I can’t recommend this podcast enough.
Barrett H.
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