Episode 439. Choosing to Live for Jesus when Everything Tells You to Live for Yourself with Morgan Krueger
In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Morgan Kruger shares insights from her new book 'Made to Magnify,' exploring how to live for Jesus in a culture that promotes self-focus. She discusses the importance of magnifying Christ, overcoming the fear of man, and practicing self-forgetfulness to find true freedom and joy.
Keywords:
Made to Magnify, living for Jesus, self-focus, magnify the Lord, overcoming fear of man, spiritual inventory, biblical freedom, Christian women, cultural challenges, faith journey
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Made to Magnify and Morgan Kruger's Heart
02:02 Why We Write Books for a Reason: The Heart Behind the Message
03:58 Mary’s Example of Magnifying the Lord in Difficult Times
06:11 Cultural Pulls Toward Self-Focus and Self-Protection
07:47 The Importance of Spiritual Inventory and Self-Examination
09:58 Living to Make Jesus Great in Our Relationships and Calling
12:05 Surrendering Ambition and Trusting God's Guidance
14:06 Overcoming the Fear of Man and Seeking God's Approval
15:53 Practicing Self-Forgetfulness and Trusting in God's Provision
17:47 The Micro-Glory Void and Filling It with God's Glory
19:51 Living in God's Power in Our Weakness
22:14 Balancing Excellence and Grace in Our Daily Lives
23:55 Filling the Micro-Glory Void with God's Glory
26:04 Encouragement to Live for Jesus and Recenter Our Hearts
Links:
Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking
Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching
Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives
Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4
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Books:
You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3k
Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpM
Before Dawn: Knowing God’s Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv
Jasper Meets Sparkle the Firefly: https://www.thejasperbooks.com
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