Beyond Damascus | Episode: How Do I Seek the Presence of God and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit with a Pure Heart?

Welcome to Beyond Damascus, the show where encounter meets mission! Join hosts Dan Demete, Aaron Richards, and Brad Pierron as they dive deep into the spiritual journey of seeking the presence of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit with a pure heart.

In This Episode:

• Discover the importance of love in the authentic practice of spiritual gifts, framed as a "love sandwich" from 1 Corinthians.
• Learn how to approach prayer with humility and honesty using the "ARRR" method: Acknowledge, Relate, Receive, Respond.
• Understand the significance of purity of heart in worship and the dangers of judging others' spiritual journeys.

Question of the Week: How do I seek the presence of God and the gifts of the Holy Spirit with a pure heart?

Mission of the Week:

1. Engage in an honest dialogue with God during prayer.
2. Submit to the guidance and feedback of a spiritual mentor.
3. Practice a spiritual gift you've been hesitant to try, trusting in God's support.

Key Takeaways:

• Love is the driving force behind the effective use of spiritual gifts.
• Humility and honesty are essential in seeking God's presence.
• Judging others' purity or spiritual gifts can be dangerous and counterproductive.

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Beyond Damascus: The show where encounter meets mission. On this podcast, Dan, Brad, and Aaron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. Tune in each week! Check out Beyond Damascus on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MMe7sJcCTSZwyYu4D8EF3?si=1e9fe39919bb43e9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-damascus/id1587181752 Learn more about Damascus at https://damascus.net Special thanks to St. Gabriel Catholic Radio for their support in the production of Beyond Damascus. Learn more about St. Gabriel at https://stgabrielradio.com

Beyond Damascus: The show where encounter meets mission. On this podcast, Dan, Brad, and Aaron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. Tune in each week! Check out Beyond Damascus on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MMe7sJcCTSZwyYu4D8EF3?si=1e9fe39919bb43e9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-damascus/id1587181752 Learn more about Damascus at https://damascus.net Special thanks to St. Gabriel Catholic Radio for their support in the production of Beyond Damascus. Learn more about St. Gabriel at https://stgabrielradio.com