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

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon shares his interview with “The Creative Coping Podcast” hosted by Johnny Anomaly. Johnny Anomaly is a spoken word poet, author, and public speaker from Houma, Louisiana. He has independently released several spoken word albums as well as self-published his first book of poetry and is also the host of The Creative Coping Podcast. The podcast is described in this way: The effects of grieving can result in a variety of negative emotions but for host Johnny Anomaly and his guests, it has been a catalyst for creativity. Hear the compelling stories of individuals who have used their pain to hone their craft and help others along the way. You can find the podcast at https://anchor.fm/creativecopingpod.  In our interview, we share a bit about our grieving experiences, our coping devices, and what we have created in light of the loss of people we have loved.   If you like this episode, please like it, share it, and

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon about the 10 elements of a growth environment from John Maxwell and his new book, “Leadershift”. Gordon talks about… Surrounding yourself with people who are ahead of you in life. Putting your focus forward. Failure is not your enemy. And lots more.  If you want to pick up a copy of John Maxwell’s “Leadershift”, you can find it on Amazon.  Thanks so much for listening.   If you would like to become a podt I’m up to, check out www.jgordonduncan.com.cast patron, you can do so by clicking anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button. If you want to know more about wha --- 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 Idea: The Standard is the Standard from Romans 2.12-24. You can find notes from this sermon below. Thanks for listening.  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: The Standard is the Standard Our Need is Universal  Romans 2:12 All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. 14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast! In this episode, Gordon celebrates the One Year anniversary of the podcast. We talk about the top 5 podcasts of the past year: Number 5: Episode 29 – How to make real change in your life  Number 4: Free Friday – How well do you wait for God?  Number 3: Free Friday – Can you love Jesus when He purposefully causes you pain?  Number 2: Episode 30 – Middle School Confessions  Number 1: Episode 32 – The personal growth movement and the church  We also have a guest interview that you don’t want to miss! Thanks for listening, everyone!   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/thisisgonna

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon ponders why 97% of books are never finished. One author argues that most authors never finish their books due to four major factors. Gordon also discusses… That Procrastination is laziness mixed with fear and doubt Challenges you to overcome procrastination And lots of other greatness squeezed into five minutes.  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 more about what I’m up to, check out 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 Idea: God’s Wake Up Call to the Church from Romans 2.5-11.  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 Call to Awaken His Church Judgment is Coming God Will Repay God Doesn’t Show Favorites  Judgment is Coming  Romans 2.5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed.  God Will Repay 6 God “will repay each person according to what they have done.” 7 To those who by persistence in doing good

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon relives his childhood memories of Kiss, the Cowboys, and Comics. Gordon recounts his recent visit to Dallas Texas to visit his brother, taking a tour of the Dallas Cowboys stadium, and seeing Kiss in concert with oldest brother. Gordon talks about… The joy of reliving childhood memories… Having fun while traveling… Feeling like a kid again. Have you had the opportunity to relive childhood memories? What did you do? Share your memories and see photos of the getaway at https://www.facebook.com/gordon.duncan and https://www.instagram.com/gordonduncan/.  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

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon discusses three tips he learned after several weeks of traveling. In this episode, we discuss: reading instead of looking at your phone, talking to strangers, and getting through security. Thanks for listening. You can find out more about what Gordon is up to at 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 answers the question: How do we talk to non-Christians? from Romans 2.1-4. 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: How to Talk to a non-Christian Don’t Pass Judgment Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.  Know that God Judges  2 Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things,

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks Dr. Donald Guthrie. In his book “Resilient Ministry” he talks about the essential elements that are necessary for anyone working in the ministry to persevere and thrive. In our conversation, we talk about:  What began his study…  The politics of ministry…  Takeaways after interviewing hundreds of people in the ministry...  And what the next step of his study might be. If you serve in any ministerial area, this podcast is a must.   Dr. Guthrie’s teaches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the… Executive Director of the Center for Transformational Churches Director of the PhD (Educational Studies) Professor of Educational Ministries The Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership.  If you would like to read any of Dr Guthrie’s book, you can find them at:  Resilient Ministry  The Politics of Ministry  If you like this episode, please like it, share

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this Free Friday episode, Gordon discusses the debacle that was the Fyre Festival and the two subsequent documentaries on Netflix and Hulu. If you aren’t familiar with the Fyre Festival, it was an over hyped and under-delivered festival in the Bahamas that was so bad, people went to jail and people’s lives were at stake. In this episode, we discuss: How to over promise and over deliver. How to be honest when you fail. How to assess when things go wrong. We also discuss two documentaries: Netflix’s Fyre: The Greatest Party that Never Happened and  Hulu’s Fyre Fraud.  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 I’m 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 episode, Gordon talks about his recent opportunity to hear the leader of leaders, John Maxwell, speak. John gave his tips on how to be a great partner in life and business. Maxwell recommends… Put your partner’s agenda ahead of yours… Add value to your partner every day… Resource your partner with ideas, influence, and tools… And four more. If you would like to read any of John Maxwell’s books, you can find them at  https://www.amazon.com/John-C.-Maxwell/e/B001H6NROC  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 celebrates Black History Month by highlighting his favorite author, Richard Wright. Richard Wright was the first African-American author to have a number one bestseller. Gordon talks about: Wright’s famous novel, “Native Son” Wright’s autobiography, “Black Boy” And why Gordon thinks Richard Wright doesn’t give as much attention as he deserves.  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 I’m up to, check out 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 answers the question: What Happens When God Gives Up? from Romans 1.24-32. 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.   The Wrath of God and Shame Part Two Big Picture Question: What happens when God’s gives up?  Dishonoring God Leads to the Dishonoring of Self Romans 1:24 Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 25 because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen! The Unnatural Leads to a Due Penalty

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks about aging well. He discusses ageless wonders like Tom Brady and Meb, the winner of the Boston Marathon. Specifically, Gordon talks about: What happens to your muscles and weight as you age. What happens when you add cardio and resistance training as you age. And Gordon gives his personal tips for aging well. In the podcast, Gordon references two books: Play On by Jeff Bercovici The TB12 Method by Tom Brady 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 talks about trying to get some help for a government worker who is working for no pay during the shutdown. This worker needs a break on a pair of glasses, and a local eye doctor refused to help. In this episode, Gordon suggests: Being kind is always the right thing to do. Being kind is good for business. Not being kind should never be an option.  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

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 answers the question: Why Does God Show His Wrath? from Romans 1.18-23. 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: Why Does God Show His Wrath? Ungodliness Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.  God has wrath against sin, and the way it is revealed to us its display against ungodliness and unrighteousness. And Paul teaches us that one of the things that unrighteousness does is suppress the truth. Sin is not just a single action, though

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon talks about returning to the 10X Growth Con. 10X is a growth conference that provides speakers and networking to help you grow anything. This year, he will hear speakers like John Maxwell, Steve Harvey, and others. In this episode, Gordon asks: Is there a benefit for churches to go to non-Christian business conferences? What does a secular conference have to teach the church? What does the church have to teach a business conference? 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 talks to a young man who admits that his goals of providing for his family (like his parents) don’t line up with working as hard as they did. After, Gordon pondered for himself and all of you: Why do we expect to accomplish big goals if we don’t work as hard as we have seen others work? Are our goals and actions in alignment? What do we do if they aren’t? And a few more… 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. 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 speaks about the hope and promise of Jesus calming our anxious hearts from John 13:13 – 14:7. 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. John 13: 36 Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” 37 Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” 38 Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me th