This Is Gonna Hurt - The Podcast Of J. Gordon Duncan

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast. In light of the outworking of events following the death of George Floyd, I share my personal story and the recognition of racism in my own life.  I talk about: The culture of racism where I grew up. How I became aware of racist tendencies  What steps can be taken to walk away from racism.  Article referenced:  https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article232986152.html Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares a few thoughts on the passing of George Floyd.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares his recent sermon from Romans 12.14-21.  You can find the notes below.  Thanks for listening. Living Sacrifice Plus the Gifts of God Big Idea: The Description of a Christian in a Non-Christian World Be Honorable in the Sight of All Live at Peace with All Overcome Evil with Good Be Honorable in the Sight of All Romans 12. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Live at Peace With All 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “i

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares details about how his church, Evident Grace, is reopening on June 14th.  He talks about the precautions they are taking as well as precautions that other churches can take.  He talks about: Seating Arrangements The Lord's Supper Even bathroom use. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon pays tribute to Ravi Zacharias. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 12.3-8: Big Idea: Empowering the Gifts within the Church Gifting Starts with Humility Gifting is Intended for the Church Gifting is Guided by God’s Commands Gifting Starts with Humility Romans 12. 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Gifting is Intended for the Church 4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Gifting is Guided by God’s Commands 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who co

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon is interviewed by James Roberson of 516 Project.  Gordon also gives a small devotional from the book of Luke.  If you would like to learn more about 516 Project, you can find them at: https://www.facebook.com/the516project/ http://516project.org/ https://www.instagram.com/the516project/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjUIyZ21MR2Mqvhn_4ib7A Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening! In the episode, Gordon ventures out and reports back from the outside. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon preaches on, "What is a Living Sacrifice?" from Romans 12.1-2.  Thanks for listening.  Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Big Picture Question: What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? Merciful Worship Renewal Instead of Conformity Testing Leads to the Will of God Merciful Worship Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Renewal Instead of Conformity 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, Testing Leads

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares his talk from Giving Tuesday on behalf of the Rappahannock YMCA.  His talk was entitled, "The Business and Non-Profit Landscape Aid the Covid-19 Crisis".  In it, Gordon discusses: What has changed. What has to changed. What we don't know. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Gordon listens to every Van Halen album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this sermon, Gordon preaches from Romans 11.22-26: Romans 11. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” 36 For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Big Idea: The Depth of Riches and Wisdom and Knowledge of God We Can’t Even Imagine How Great God Is God Doesn’t Need Anything From Us We Owe God Everything We Can’t Even Imagine How Great God Is Romans 11. 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! God Doesn’t Need Anything from Us 34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” 35 “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” We Owe God Everything 36 F

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon talks about brain health and how to improve his/your memory.  He speaks about brain performance expert, Jim Kwik, and his approach to helping people improve their memory.  He talks about: Connecting emotion to facts. A recent concert experience. Being a better teacher. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Kindness as the Nation Talks about Reopening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening.  In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 11.25-32.  Enjoy! Big Picture Question: Can God Be Trusted? Sometimes It Looks Like God Failed Jesus Makes Every Promise of God Yes and Amen Trust God No Matter the Circumstances Sometimes It Looks Like God Failed Romans 11.25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And in this way all Israel will be saved, Jesus Makes Every Promise of God Yes and Amen as it is written, “The Deliverer will come from Zion, he will banish ungodliness from Jacob”; 27 “and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins.” Trust God No Matter the Circumstances 28 As regards the gospel, they are enemies for your sake. But as regards election, they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For just as you were at one time disob

Thanks so much for listening.  In this episode, Emma returns to tell us what it's like to be a teenager under stay at home orders.  We talk about: What it feels like to not say goodbye to her friends. What she likes most. What she likes the least. And of course, the Tiger King. Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares with you a clip from his recent appearance on Quinton Gray's podcast.  Quinton is the founder and CEO of https://www.facebook.com/Culture.Branding/.  He is a phenomenal marketer, and he shares his insight on the best approach to repurposing content.  Check it out. Thanks so much for listening!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to this episode of the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  In this episode, Gordon shares his sermon from Romans 11.17-24. Big Picture Question: What Makes Sacrifice a Blessing? Sacrifice Blessing Grace Sacrifice Romans 11. 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. If you are, remember it is not you who support the root, but the root that supports you. Blessing 19 Then you will say, “Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in.” 20 That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you

Thanks for listening to the "This is Gonna Hurt" podcast.  Today's episode talks about Gordon's 5 biggest pop culture influences before age 18.  Why such a strange topic?  Because Gordon didn't want to talk about the coronavirus.  In the episode, Gordon talks about the: Book Movie Sports Team Hobbby and Band that had the biggest influences on him.  Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thanks for listening to another episode. In this episode, Gordon talks about three things that have come about because of the Coronavirus that are very very good. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support