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  • 3 Habits That Transformed My Relationship with God

    3 Habits That Transformed My Relationship with God
    Feb 5 2025
    Ever struggled to maintain your spiritual momentum and keep your focus on God throughout the year? In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I share practical tips from my own experience on cultivating a consistent and deep relationship with God. I discuss the non-negotiable daily disciplines that anchor my faith, explore the importance of meditating on the Word, and highlight the integration of prayer with Bible study. Sign up for this live class here: https://stan.store/darinstarks/p/how-to-stay-consistent-with-god-live-class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 min
  • How to Trust God’s Timing (And Stop Comparing Your Life to Others)

    How to Trust God’s Timing (And Stop Comparing Your Life to Others)
    Feb 3 2025
    You have to let go of your ungodly timeline of who and what you thought you’d be by now. This is one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned and had to walk out these past few months! In this episode I take you through my own process of accepting God’s timeline for my life and getting out of comparing my life to others! (The audio is a bit distorted but I still hope this blesses you) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • How to Meditate on God's Word Daily

    How to Meditate on God's Word Daily
    Jan 29 2025
    What you listen to matters! And it directly shapes your life and walk with God. In this episode of the Disciples Journal, I dive into what it actually means to meditate on God's Word and how to do so daily. I explain how what you fill your mind with—be it music, media, or scripture—manifests in your actions and sets the atmosphere for your life. Remember, your diet isn't just what you eat; it's also what you allow yourself to watch, hear, and listen to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Learning to Trust God More

    Learning to Trust God More
    Jan 27 2025
    Ever felt like God's timing just doesn't match your schedule? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, I reflect on my recent experiences of answered prayers and the overarching lesson of trusting God's process. I'll share personal journal entries and scriptures that highlight the importance of documenting my prayers, recognizing God's hand in my life, and being patient with His process. Join me as I explore what it means to have faith in God's timing and stay obedient, even when it feels like nothing is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min
  • If You're Struggling to Stay Focused on Jesus, This Will Help

    If You're Struggling to Stay Focused on Jesus, This Will Help
    Jan 22 2025
    When's the last time you gave God your undivided attention? In this episode I dive deep into my personal struggle with letting entertainment and information consume my attention, sharing how these distractions can subtly pull us away from genuine intimacy with God. Through the story of Mary and Martha, I explore practical ways to create space in our crowded lives for what truly matters and rediscover what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • The Deadly Simple Approach to Defeating Lust (And Overcoming Temptation)

    The Deadly Simple Approach to Defeating Lust (And Overcoming Temptation)
    Jan 20 2025
    Do you struggle to resist temptation and maintain your faith in daily life? In this episode of The Disciples Journal, host Darren Starks sits down with author and spiritual leader, Eric Diggs, to discuss practical, scripture-based strategies for overcoming temptation and growing in your relationship with Jesus Christ. They delve into Eric's book, 'Living for Christ: Resisting Temptation Using the Word of God,' and share personal experiences, the importance of community, prayer, and the transformative power of God's word. Discover how to break free from cycles of sin and live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. Buy - Living For Christ: Overcoming Temptation Using the Word of God Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 min
  • What to do (And Not to Do) to Draw Closer to God in 2025

    What to do (And Not to Do) to Draw Closer to God in 2025
    Jan 15 2025
    If you've ever felt stuck in your walk with God, frustrated by repeated cycles of sin, or simply hungry for a more authentic connection with Him, this episode will challenge you to ask yourself one question that could wreck your entire life (in the best way possible): What do I love more than God? In this episode I break down how to give your full attention to God and highlight unexpected thing in your life what may be pulling you away from him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min
  • How I Got My Fire Back For God (And You Can Too)

    How I Got My Fire Back For God (And You Can Too)
    Jan 13 2025
    Ever felt like you've drifted so far from God that you're past the point of no return? In this episode, I share my journey of getting my fire back for God and becoming consistent in my relationship with him again. I dive deep into my own struggles with believing God's grace was enough after feeling like I'd failed Him too many times, and reveal the three key steps that helped me find my way back to an authentic, joy-filled relationship with God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min