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 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

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 We Don’t Acknowledge God? from Romans 1.28-32. 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.   Big Idea: Acknowledge is Power aka What Happens When We Don’t Acknowledge God?  God Gives Us Up We are Filled We Give Approval  God Gives Us Up  28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done.  We are Filled 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They

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

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast. In this episode, Gordon follows up on the previous Free Friday episode where he talked about telling people, “ICNU”. This is when you encourage people by telling them, “I see in you _______.” It’s an opportunity to affirm and encourage people about what you see in their lives or what you see God doing in their lives. This initiative comes from author Dave Ferguson and his book “Hero Maker”. Learn more about both at http://www.heromakerbook.org/.  Gordon shares a personal story about when someone told him, “I see in you…” and pride snuck in wishing they said something different. Gordon shares one of his weaknesses so it might be an encouragement to you.  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  ---

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about telling people, “ICNU”. This is when you encourage people by telling them, “I see in you _______.” It’s an opportunity to affirm and encourage people about what you see in their lives or what you see God doing in their lives. This initiative comes from author Dave Ferguson and his book “Hero Maker”. Learn more about both at http://www.heromakerbook.org/.  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. This breakout session from the book of Romans was created on a Sunday where Evident Grace couldn’t meet because of snow. It is a 25-minute message discussing the wrath of God. Paul in Romans 1 goes from loving the Gospel and saying he’s not ashamed of it to saying, “And the wrath of God is poured out…” For us to apply those verses well, I put together a message to help us understand the various views that people have about the wrath of God as well as looking at verses that will inform us about what God says. Of course, it will all end with helping us understand how Jesus meets the wrath of God on our behalf. It will answer questions like: What are the various views of the wrath of God? What is the Biblical view? What does Jesus say ab

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, Gordon speaks about 10 behaviors that hinder leadership and organizational growth from Brene Brown’s Book “Dare to Lead”. They are: 1. Avoiding tough conversations, including giving honest, productive feedback. 2. Spending an unreasonable amount of time managing problematic behaviors. 3. Diminishing trust caused by lack of connection and empathy. 4. Not taking smart risks or creating and sharing bold ideas to meet changing demands and the need for innovation. 5. Getting stuck and defined by setbacks, disappointments, and failures. 6. Too much shame and blame, not enough accountability and learning. 7. Opting out of vital conversations about diversity and inclusivity because of the fear of looking wrong, saying something wrong, or being wrong. 8. Rushing into ineffective and unsustainable solutions rather than staying with problem identification and solving. 9. Organizational values a

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about America’s central argument: to build a border wall or not. Specifically, Gordon calls us to conversations marked by civility. He mentions: An argument he witnessed at the gym Paul in Acts 17 The Fruitlessness of Arguing 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 begins a series on the book of Romans. 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. Sunday, January 6, 2019, Evident Grace Fellowship looked at Romans 1.1-17: Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead

Check out the latest episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast.   In this episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, Gordon shares his interview with the German podcast “Frage Podcast”. In it, he answers these five questions: 1) Is marathon your passion? 2.) Why did you decide to become a marathon runner? 3.) What would you recommend to come to where you are now but in half the time? 4.) What are your other goals? 5.) What do you recommend to someone who wants to start with it? Thanks for listening. If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clickingwww.anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button.  If you want to find out more about what Gordon is 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 our country’s two phenomena: the Netflix original “Bird Box” and our present government shutdown. In the discussion, Gordon talks about their fascination is really about the same thing: the fear of the unknown. Thanks for listening.   Gordon   If you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clickinganchor.fm/thisisgonnahurtand clicking the “support this podcast” button. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support