Pastor Aaron Shaw
Pastor Aaron Shaw
Let's Talk Recovery S2E35 - Living In the Light // Cale Spreiter & Aaron Shaw
Let's Talk Recovery S2E35 - Living In the Light // Cale Spreiter & Aaron Shaw
Let's Talk Recovery S2E35 - Living In the Light // Cale Spreiter & Aaron Shaw
Friday 15th September 2023
Aaron and Caleb explore living a Christ-centered life, sharing personal struggles and insights on overcoming worldly desires in this heartfelt episode.
45 minutes
Thought-provoking
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Empowering
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Pastor Aaron Shaw
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Religion & Spirituality
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Reflections on living in the light and shedding misconceptions about embracing Christ's teachings
- Aaron's personal struggle with addiction and pursuit of worldly pleasures, and the spiritual emptiness that followed
- Exploration of imitating God and understanding what pleases the Lord in every aspect of life
- Challenges of maintaining a Christ-centred lifestyle in a world that promotes conflicting values
- Encouragement to embrace a different way of living that honours God and serves as a contrast in a dark world
We're called to live different and that requires that we actually set down the things inside from our past and sinful desires and sin nature and all of that and begin to operate in a way that's contrast by dark world, right?
Imagine trying to balance the demands of modern life while striving to live in a way that truly honors your faith. In this episode, Aaron Shaw and Caleb Spreiter open up about their journeys towards living a Christ-centered life, shedding light on what it means to set aside worldly desires for a higher purpose. They dig into Ephesians 5, exploring its call to live sacrificially for Jesus and the challenges that come with it.
Aaron shares his personal struggle with addiction and the pursuit of fleeting pleasures, revealing the spiritual emptiness that once consumed him. He talks about the pivotal moment when he realized he needed to make room for God, a turning point that many will find relatable. Caleb joins in with his own reflections, discussing the misconceptions they both had about following Christ and how those misconceptions limited their faith commitments.
Together, they highlight the importance of imitating God and living a life filled with love, contrasting this with the selective adherence often seen in progressive Christianity. They stress the need for introspection and conscious living, emphasizing that honoring God requires more than just surface-level actions. The episode wraps up with a powerful message about reclaiming the pure nature of God's creation, encouraging listeners to be a light in an increasingly dark world.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, seeking a deeper connection with your faith, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt encouragement.