In this video we approach the idea of preparation from the first of three main questions, namely cost. What are you wanting to achieve as part of your spiritual development? Whatever it is for you personally, the preparation you make will be a huge factor in your results. Spiritual progress is difficult if you do not understand the difference between the flesh and the spirit, and especially difficult if you do not kow that they can never mix! But once you understand this difference, and start by making a very clear distinction between the two of them, you can begin the process of inner discipling. This is one of the main resources that the Lord has left us once we are on a salvation journey.

The Transformed Course is for Christians who are struggling to make spiritual progress. It offers a Biblical approach that replaces the medical model. It's not only for people who have become dependent or addicted, but anyone who believes in the word of God and yet struggles to know how to put it into practice. The course has four modules PREPARATION, FOUNDATION, GROUND FLOOR and FIRST FLOOR. and uses the metaphor of buiding a new life which the Lord uses in Matthew 7 starting from verse 24.

In this session, we see the work of preparation begin with the question of COST. Lots of questions and comments that lead to further clarity on the profound idea of inner discipling.

These videos were filmed at the Message Trust in Wythenshaw in 2025. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXuWfyCScQfnrJbDA Please consider sharing this course with anyone who might benefit. If you want to know more or are considering the course for your Church, contact us on info@buildingrecovery.org

There is a book that accompanies the course called "I'm a Christian, so why am I still...". Here is a link if you want a copy https://amzn.eu/d/1ZI28kt

The Transformed Course is for Christians who are struggling to make spiritual progress. It offers a Biblical approach that replaces the medical model. It's not only for people who have become dependent or addicted, but anyone who believes in the word of God and yet struggles to know how to put it into practice. The course has four modules PREPARATION, FOUNDATION, GROUND FLOOR and FIRST FLOOR. and uses the metaphor of buiding a new life which the Lord uses in Matthew 7 starting from verse 24. These videos were filmed at the Message Trust in Wythenshaw in 2025. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXuWfyCScQfnrJbDA Please consider sharing this course with anyone who might benefit. If you want to know more or are considering the course for your Church, contact us on info@buildingrecovery.org

There is a book that accompanies the course called "I'm a Christian, so why am I still...". Here is a link if you want a copy https://amzn.eu/d/1ZI28kt

Thought you might be interested in my interview with Andy Campsall. Listeners will learn some of my background that led to me doing the work I do and teaching this stuff. Thanks again for taking the time.

In this episode we take the idea of transcendence and open up what it means, how it relates to the idea of overcoming that we get from the Bible, and what it might mean for your progress, development and recovery.

The Bible says that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord is an overcomer, but some Christians don't always feel this way. Especially when things don't go well, or they are disappointed with themselves. This episode shows the way towards contentment and growth following the Biblical approach.

Following a trip to the William Wilberforce Museum I wanted to discuss the idea of rights and responsibiities from a Christian perspective. I'm including the subject of slavery as well as some of the consequences of getting this balance wrong.

This is not the final word on this subject, but maybe a starting point for you to consider these complex questions. Below i a link to the Wilberforce story

https://youtu.be/-9xAspR_9Yw?si=oAvydKHr_BbNDIlg

In this episode we take a look at where and when personal responsibility should take place over deendency on God. Jesus is our Lord and Saviour. He's both, not just one or the other. We ask the question, have you got the balance right? Has your Church?

We also offer a few tips on how to grow towards the correct balance point. I really hope you get a lot from this. If you want further information on this topic, pleas contact me on dave@buildingrecovery.org

In this episode I am reading from my new, soon to be published book "I'm a Christian, so why am I still..." This is a section from the final Chapter, chapter 12.

In this chapter we are looking at how to personalise this approach, as well as some tips for making progress, and some important methods going forward. I then speak about the ideas in the chapter and in the book generally.

I do hope you have got a lot from listening to these readings. There will be an ebook as well as a hard copy from all good booksellers shortly. If you want to support the channel further, I will be producing an audio book, available to my patreon subscribers at

https://www.patreon.com/BuildingRecovery