To make these principles stick, some friends and I came up with short, memorable phrases—helpful reminders of both the value itself and the invitation it extends to each of us. And today, we’re starting with spending time with Jesus.

Some call it devotionals, others call it quiet time, prayer, or meditation—it doesn’t really matter what you name it or when you do it. Morning, midday, or late at night, one thing is certain:

Life in Him Takes Time with Him.

For me, carving out space to sit with His words, explore fresh ways to engage my heart and mind in His presence, and hold the people in my life in heartfelt prayer has been deeply transformative and I believe it will be for you too.

Chapters:

• 00:10 - Introduction
• 02:18 - A Biblical Infomercial
• 12:29 - The "In Him" Club
• 39:11 - The Desires of the Flesh vs the Fruits of the Spirit
• 56:09 - Top 4 Excuses / Challenges of Spending Time with Jesus
• 1:18:56 - Outro

Featured Songs:

• Brand New Me by Binks!
• What a Memory by Utah
• Phases by Ben Provencial

If this episode has been helpful in any way or if you have questions about the content of the episode, please give me a shout at betterwithhimpodcast@gmail.com. Better with Him is here to strengthen your confidence in Jesus' teachings, create a rich and dynamic prayer life of encounter, and help you find your footing on the path of discipleship. Because life is always better with Him.

Do you ever find yourself wondering if there is more to following Jesus than clocking in and clocking out on Sunday mornings and attending sorta shallow, sorta hypothetical Bible studies where no one gets real about what’s really going on in real terms?

Do you feel restless in your faith and are you haunted by the feeling that there's got to be more than logical propositions and a long list of things you shouldn't do?

Does it ever seem like, surely, the saints of old had to be tapped into something more than what you're experiencing in order to risk their lives and survive wars and plagues?

If you've ever felt that tension—the deep longing for something more real, more radical, more alive in your faith—then you're not alone. And that’s exactly why I started this podcast: Better with Him.

Join me each week as we take a look at a story from the Bible (culminating in Jesus' life) and explore what living out the point of the story could like, in real terms, in today's world. No platitudes, no fancy language - just an honest pursuit to discover the Kingdom that's supposed to be at hand.

If this episode has been helpful in any way or if you have questions about the content of the episode, please give me a shout at betterwithhimpodcast@gmail.com. Better with Him is here to strengthen your confidence in Jesus' teachings, create a rich and dynamic prayer life of encounter, and help you find your footing on the path of discipleship. Because life is always better with Him.