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

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about taking fast hold of Christ. He talks about: What it means to take fast hold of Christ. How Christ holds you fast. Simple ways to remind yourself to take fast hold. These thoughts are inspired by Charles Spurgeon’s sermon “The Hold Fast” and can be found in the Pocket Spurgeon series on Amazon at http://a.co/d/aqcFUmk Thanks 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 find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about 3 things needed to meet any goal. Whether you are trying to start a business, lose weight or anything else, these are the 3 essential qualities. Gordon talks about Setting the purpose of your goal. Finding that one purpose who will support. Depending on that group of people who will encourage you. As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, if you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking www.anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about calling God good, even during the bad times. He asks: What do you say when something good happens? What do you say when something bad happens? Can you can God good no matter what? Many of these thoughts come from Gordon’s book “Joy In Trials” from the book of Ruth. You can find it on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1492146862 Thanks 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 find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about how he missed his goal at a recent Boston Qualifying Marathon. In fact, Gordon DNF'd (did not finish). We all miss goals every now and then, so how do we keep moving and stay motivated? Gordon offers some tips. He talks about: Controlling what you can control. Using Your Disappointments. Setting Incremental Goals along the way. As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, if you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking www.anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about how to prepare for a big day. You know what we are talking about: prepping for an interview, a marathon, etc. Gordon offers tips on: Prepping the night before. Picking out your clothes. Eating a strong breakfast. Thanks 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 find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon celebrates work on Labor Day. He talks about: The origin of Labor Day The goodness of work The redemption of work And lots of other things... As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, 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. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

The time to start thinking about an enduring & Godly legacy is now. You can’t start too early. In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about what the essential elements of a Godly legacy looks like by examining the life of Samuel. He talks about Faithfulness Dependence Accountability Boldness Thanks 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 find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about the benefits of a having a guilty pleasure. What is a guilty pleasure? A guilty pleasure is something fun and silly that just helps you have fun and relax. We all need them. Gordon talks about: His love of giant shark movies and the “Mack Bolan” books. He asks what makes a good guilty pleasure. He even offers some things to avoid. As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, 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. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Thomas Edison made 1,000 attempts before creating the light bulb. A reporter asked him, "How does it feel to fail 1,000 times?" Edison replied, "I didn’t fail 1,000 times. The light bulb was an invention with 1,000 steps." In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about the power of failure. He ponders things like: How failure puts you one step closer to your goal. How embracing grace in moral failures enables you to obey. And he shares a story of failure in his life. 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. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about what it is like to raise daughters. With the help of his great wife, Gordon shares a few lessons that he has learned. He talks about: Why it is important to restrain anger when in disagreement with his daughters. Why it is important to foster their imagination and encourage them to dream big. Why it is important to help them process conflict with their friends. As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, 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. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this Free Friday episode, Gordon talks about how to battle and possible prevent burnout in your life. He talks about: Spiritual Disciplines The Benefit of Exercise The Reason Why Setting Goals is Important As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, 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. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about an issue that affects almost all of us: loneliness. He talks about things like: The causes of loneliness. Steps to prevent loneliness. How to walk out of loneliness. And lots more. As Gordon mentioned in the podcast, if you would like to become a podcast patron, you can do so by clicking https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and clicking the “support this podcast” button. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon talks about what’s in store for the “This is Gonna Hurt Podcast”. He talks about things like: An interview with Danny Bowen of www.80bitpodsmash.com talking about video game addiction. An interview with a female, immigrant entrepreneur discussing her challenges and success. And most excitedly, Gordon talks about how you can become a patron of the show. Patrons will receive a free -ebook, episodes, and lots more. If you would like to become a patron, just go to the homepage at https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt and click “support this podcast”. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, check out his website at www.jgordonduncan.com. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon discusses the problem of worrying. We think about these things: John Assaraf said, “Worry is a prayer for what you don’t want.” Jesus’ Teaching from Matthew 6 about worry and about how much God loves us. Practical Steps to Avoid Worrying And lots more… This episode is sponsored by Gospel Rich Book. You can find their resources at: www.gospelrichbooks.com You can type in "Gospel Rich Books" at Amazon. If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon offers a set of questions for married folks. Who are we? What have we learned? What have we created? What progress have we made? What have we helped? What are we doing to improve ourselves? Is this who we want to be? These questions were adapted from Jocko Willink’s book “Discipline Equals Freedom”. You can find it at https://www.amazon.com/Discipline-Equals-Freedom-Field-Manual/dp/1250156947/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1532551552&sr=8-1&keywords=discipline+equals+freedom+field+manual This episode was sponsored by Gospel Rich Books. You can find their resources at: www.gospelrichbooks.com You can type in "Gospel Rich Books" at Amazon. If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https:/

In this episode, Gordon discusses the heresy of the Law of Attraction. He discusses The book “The Secret” Prosperity Gospel Preachers Positive and negative attitudes Biblical Prosperity This episode is sponsored by Gospel Rich Book. You can find their resources at: www.gospelrichbooks.com You can type in "Gospel Rich Books" at Amazon. If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon ponders the quote from Sally Hogshead. She says, “Is Different Better Than Better?” Sally is the author of “Fascinate" and Gordon plans on reading it over vacation. What do you think, “Is different better than better?” You can find out more about Sally at https://www.howtofascinate.com/different-is-better-than-better This episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast is sponsored by Gospel Rich Books. Gospel Rich Books offers a host of challenging and encouraging resources. You can find them below: Gospel Rich Books Amazon Catalog Gospel Rich Books Blog If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this episode, Gordon ponders if there is a theology of vacation. He argues there is and offers a few tips so you can make your vacation restful, honoring to God, and rejuvenating. Some of those tips surround: Time Alone Time with Your Spouse Time with Your Children This episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast is sponsored by Gospel Rich Books. Gospel Rich Books offers a host of challenging and encouraging resources. You can find them below: www.gospelrichbooks.com You can type in "Gospel Rich Books" at Amazon. If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

In this Free Friday Episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, Gordon asks the question, "How many of the top 100 celebrity earners did you give money?" Does that line up with your values? In this fun exercise, you will learn about the top 100 earners and when you follow the link, you will find out how many you helped. You can find the link at https://www.forbes.com/celebrities/list/ Thanks for listening. 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

In this episode, Gordon talks about the low-carb lifestyle and the difference it has made for both his fitness and his battle with epilepsy. Questions we ask are: What’s the difference between low-carb and paleo or keto? What is a typical day like for Gordon on the low-carb lifestyle? How does one get started? What are some things to avoid? And lots more. If you like this, or any other episode of the “This is Gonna Hurt” podcast, please review, subscribe, and share it via social media. As always, let us know how we can help. Thanks for listening. If you want to find out more about what Gordon is up to, you can find that info at www.jgordonduncan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support