The Daily Grind

By: John Spencer
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  • Howdy, y'all! Welcome to The Daily Grind with your host, John Spencer. Grab a mug of your favorite brew and get ready to become the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to water cooler chatter, conference room banter, and job site small talk. I'll give you the rundown on today's date, share some interesting historical facts, and toss out a few random musings to get your brain gears turning. Plus, I'll offer up some thoughts to ponder on your walk with Jesus, could be about the Bible, prayer, serving others, or something else.
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Episodes
  • 335 Jesus: God in Human Form
    Sep 13 2024

    Friday, September 13: In this conversation, the John and Mariza explore the Gospels, focusing on their unique perspectives on Jesus' life and ministry. They discuss the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark, and Luke—and their similarities and differences, as well as the distinct theological approach of the Gospel of John. The conversation also delves into the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner of Christ, the calling of the disciples, and the significance of names and identity in the context of faith. They reflect on the nature of Jesus as God incarnate and the role of the Holy Spirit, culminating in discussions about the importance of understanding the context and messages within the Gospels as they relate to the Christian faith.

    ⁠⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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    47 mins
  • 334 Holding On in a World of Compromise: Jesus' Letter to Thyatira
    Sep 12 2024

    Thursday, September 12: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we dive into Jesus’ letter to the church in Thyatira from Revelation 2:18-29. The message reveals both praise and warning as Jesus commends their love, faith, and service, yet rebukes them for tolerating compromise in their community. We explore the historical and cultural background of Thyatira, a city known for its trade guilds and pagan worship, and how this context parallels the pressures we face in today’s world. Join us as we reflect on the timeless relevance of Jesus’ call to stand firm in our faith, avoid compromise, and hold on to the truth in the face of cultural challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn practical ways to live out your faith boldly, no matter the cost.

    ⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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    20 mins
  • 333 Standing Firm in a Culture of Compromise: Lessons from Pergamum
    Sep 11 2024

    Wednesday, September 11: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we examine Jesus’ message to the church in Pergamum from Revelation 2:12-17. Pergamum was a city full of cultural pressures, intellectual pride, and spiritual compromise. Despite these challenges, Jesus called the church to remain faithful, but He also warned them about the danger of compromising with the world. We’ll explore how this message applies to us today and how we can stand firm in our faith, even when the world around us is pressuring us to conform. What can we learn from the Christians in Pergamum? Join us as we uncover practical ways to live out our faith in a culture of compromise.

    ⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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    18 mins

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