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

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon shares how a 2 hour break from all screens (phone, computer, etc.) saved his vacation and provided for some great family time. Give it a try yourself. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon pulls out an oldy but a goody sermon from 2012 when he preached at Sovereign King. He preaches from Psalm 6 where we learn that if God cries, we can cry to. Thanks for listening.   Psalm 6. O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,nor discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O Lord—how long? 4 Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of you; in Sheol who will give you praise? 6 I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears. I drench my couch with my weeping. 7 My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of all my foes. 8 Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. 9 The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord accepts my prayer. 10 All my enemi

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.    In this episode, Gordon shares his experiences with facing the big 5 0. Yes, Gordon has to admit he is getting older, and along the way, he wants to share with you 3 tips to fight the aging process.  Some of those tips are: Stretching Sleeping A few more… Thanks for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

 Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about Good Friday. We also talk about: Why is it called Good Friday? What is a Tenebrae service? How should you celebrate Good Friday? Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we celebrate Palm Sunday and look at John 12 with the Big Idea: Wishing to See Jesus.  If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: Wishing to See Jesus Confusion is Okay Opposition is Expected  Resurrection is Promised  Confusion is Okay John 12:16 His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him. 17 The crowd that had been with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to bear witness. 18

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon shares with you an interview from the E.A.R (Evangelical and Reformed Podcast https://anchor.fm/elderqueen. Their host, Brandon Michael, interviews Gordon to ask the question, “To whom should we pray and why?” Some the questions we entertain are: Is it okay to pray to Jesus? What do we say to people who say we shouldn’t pray at all? What did Jesus say about prayer?  Thanks for listening.  Please forgive the poor audio quality. This episode was recorded immediately after running.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the HBO documentary, “The Inventor”. This is the story of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. Theranos was supposed to invent a device that could conduct 100’s of blood tests with a single drop of blood. Her company was worth billions of dollars. There was only one problem: her device didn’t work. Learn about: Wanting to do good but being scared to tell the truth. Getting so far into a lie that you can’t come back. What happens when your dream doesn’t come true.  Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon preaches from Romans 3.21-31 and pursues the Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything? You can find the notes below. Thanks for listening.   Big Picture Question: Why am I happy? I didn’t do anything.  aka Why do I feel better? I didn’t do anything Good Grief I’m a Hot Mess Humble Brag Good Grief Romans 3: 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe.  We have a problem. We can’t obey. The law of God showed us our need and the character of God. We are in problem. But then, a goodness apart from our obeying appeared: the goodness of Jesus. When we have faith in the goodness of Jesus, we are forgiven and saved.  I’m a Hot Mess For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 2

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon faces his own failures. After DNF’ing a marathon (did not finish), he attempts another marathon the following week. Gordon talks about: Medical Difficulties The Fear of Not Running Again Facing Embarrassment And gives advice if you have to face a failure. Thanks for listening.  Please forgive the poor audio quality. This episode was recorded immediately after running.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Welcome to another episode of the This is Gonna Hurt Podcast with J. Gordon Duncan. In this free Friday episode we talk about how podcasting is the new Google and why you need to start your own podcast. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we look at Romans 3.9-20 and pursue this Big Idea:  When Bad News is Good News If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: When Bad News is Good News Aka Bad News for Bad People  We are all in the same boat. That boat is sinking.  Actually, Our Boat Sank We Are All in the Same Boat Romans 3:9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already charged that all, both Jews and Greeks, are under sin,  That Boat is Sinking 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All ha

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon is once again joined by your favorite co-host, Emma Duncan. Gordon and Emma review every single movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Along the way, we learn, Why Emma doesn’t like Captain Marvel Why the first Avengers and Winter Soldier are near perfect movies And we hear Gordon and Emma’s predictions about “Endgame”.  Be warned: lots of spoilers ahead. Thanks for listening.  If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about risking massive failure and why it’s worth it. He talks about: His upcoming marathon. What he’s learned from “failing”. And what “massive grace” means.  Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, we take a break from our Roman series and look at one of the most famous passages in all the Bible: David and Goliath. Gordon pursues the Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight from 1 Samuel 17.1-27. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Idea: God’s Champion and Your Part in the Fight.     There is a War Between the World and God’s People The World Demands a Response  The People of God are Called to Defend His honor    Truth: Christ ends the world’s hostility with God through the cross & the ongoing proclamation of the Gospe

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode, Gordon talks about staying young while getting older. How do you do that? Flexibility, Stretching, and Yoga. Gordon talks about... How an injury taught him a hard lesson. The difference stretching before going to bed makes And lots more.   Thanks so much for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.    If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

 Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the hardest thing he has learned about being a parent.  Gordon talks about... The privilege of pastoring families with new babies. He shares the hardest thing about parenting he knows. He offers some hope. Thanks so much for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button.    If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What’s the Point from Romans 3.1-8. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  Big Picture Question: What’s the point?  God is Faithful God is Truthful We Can be Deceived  Background:  2:28 A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. 29 No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God. God is Faithful  Romans 3:1 Then what a

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon shares his tips on getting a good night’s sleep. Good sleep is the game-changer for productivity and achieving your goals. Gordon learned this when sleep became the key to avoiding a lobotomy! In this episode, you will hear about… The connection between hydration and sleep… The importance of getting your covers right… And why Green Bay Packers QB sleeps on the dirt.   If you like this episode, please like it, share it, and review it. Thanks so much for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to know more about what Gordon is up to, check out www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon answers the question, “With all of those retailers closing their doors, how do you recommend that businesses market themselves?” I talk about… One type of marketing that doesn’t work… How to align your marketing with your customer’s interest… One company that is getting it right. Thanks so much for listening.   If you would like to become a podcast patron you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.   If you want to know what I’m up to, go to www.jgordonduncan.com  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

This is a “Wednesday Wisdom” episode of “This is Gonna Hurt”. In our Wednesday Wisdom episodes, we post sermons from Gordon’s preaching at Evident Grace Fellowship (www.evidentgrace.com) in Fredericksburg, VA.  In this episode, Gordon pursues the Big Picture Question: What are you counting on? from Romans 2.25ff. If you want to know more about Evident Grace Fellowship, you can find them at www.evidentgrace.com.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com.  Thanks for listening.  What Should You Count On? Nothing Religious Nothing Outward God’s Praise  Nothing Religious  Romans 2:25 Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised. 26 So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law’s requirements, will they not be regarded as though they were circumcised? 27 The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will conde